Personal profile
Biography
David is a PhD candidate at the University of St Andrews. Prior to this, he completed a MA (Hons) in International Relations as well as a MLitt in International Politial Theory. In addition to his research and teaching roles, David is one of the organisers of the St Andrews Graduate Conference in International Political Theory.
Research overview
David's research interests are broadly focused on international political theory, migration and border studies, citizenship, cruelty, and justice. In particular, David's current research focuses significantly on the (late) political thought of Judith Shklar, civil disobedience, and the conceptualisation of borders.
Teaching activity
Graduate Teaching Assistant
IR1005 - Concepts in Global Politics
Learning Mentor - Supported Pathways Programme
This role involves teaching soft skills development to a small group of students
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Letters, International Political Theory, University of St Andrews
Sept 2022 → Sept 2023
Award Date: 15 Nov 2023
Master of Arts, International Relations (Hons), University of St Andrews
Sept 2018 → 1 Jun 2022
Award Date: 1 Jun 2022
Research output
- 2 Other
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A duty of transnational civil disobedience
Anderson, D., 12 Aug 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
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Cruelty at the Border: Judith Shklar and the Ethics of Admissions Debate
Anderson, D., 2024, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
Activities
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13th International Political Theory Graduate Conference
Venters, T. (Member of organising committee), Anderson, D. (Member of organising committee), Park, S. (Member of organising committee), Van Der Neut, B. J. R. (Member of organising committee), O'Meara, K. J. (Member of organising committee) & Xu, M. (Member of organising committee)
22 May 2025 → 23 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organising a conference
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Thinking Global Podcast - David Anderson on Judith Shklar and International Relations Part One
Anderson, D. (Speaker)
14 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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12th International Political Theory Graduate Conference
Anderson, D. (Participant)
29 Aug 2024 → 30 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organising a workshop, seminar, course
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12th International Political Theory Graduate Conference
Venters, T. (Member of organising committee), Anderson, D. (Member of organising committee), Park, S. (Member of organising committee), Van Der Neut, B. J. R. (Member of organising committee), Behbahanian, A. (Member of organising committee), Pietschmann, J. H. (Member of organising committee), Sharma, A. (Member of organising committee) & Yu, T. (Member of organising committee)
29 Aug 2024 → 30 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organising a conference