Sean Wilson, J.D., Ph.D.

Department:
Sch of Social Sci's & Int'l Studies
Title:
Professor of Political Science & Legal Studies
Address:
Allyn Hall 366, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Sean Wilson is a tenured full professor. His expertise is in American politics, law & courts, Ludwig Wittgenstein and political theory. He writes multidisciplinary sole-authored monographs that attempt to reorient thinking in matters of substantial concern. He is the author of The Flexible Constitution and New Critical Thinking: What Wittgenstein Offered. His third book is expected in 2025. He holds a Ph.D. and a J.D., and practiced law for ten years before becoming a college professor. His teaching style is known for its theoretical inclination, meticulous prep and organization, and innovative use of technology and capture. His lectures can be found online at seanwilson.us.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Law & Courts/Public Law/Judicial Politics
  • American Politics
  • Political & Legal Theory
  • Ludwig Wittgenstein

Courses Taught

  • PLS 4090 - Supreme Court & Legal Judging
  • PLS 4260 - Supreme Court in American Politics
  • PLS 4210 - American Constitutional Politics
  • PLS 4400 - Constitutional Law
  • PLS 2120 - American Government
  • PLS 4300 - American Politics
  • PLS 3350 - The Presidency
  • PLS 3310 - American Political Parties
  • PLS 2000 - Power & Politics 
  • PLS 4300 - Struggles for Civil Rights in America
  • PLS 4420 - Criminal Justice
  • PLS 4070 - American Political Theory
  • PLS 4070 - Modern Legal Theory
  • HUM 7200 - Wittgenstein and Intellectual Culture
  • UH 4000 - Wittgenstein and the Post Analytic Mind 

Curriculum Vitae

Wilson.2024.pdf 331.51 KB

Education History

• B.A., 1990, West Virginia University
• J.D., 1993, West Virginia University
• Ph.D., 2004, West Virginia University

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