William E. Connolly, professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University, speaks on “Spirituality, Belief and Time,” centering on issues raised in his book, “Capitalism and Christianity, American Style.” Sponsored by the MU Department of Philosophy and the Center on Religion & the Professions.
The Krieger-Eisenhower Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., Connolly is known for critically applying conceptual analysis to social science and for introducing postmodern philosophy into political theory. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including his influential “Identity/Difference” in 1991 and “Pluralism” in 2005. Connolly’s work is interdisciplinary and covers an array of topics, from continental philosophy and religion to political theory and media culture.