Tutor information
Martin Ovens
Born and educated in Wales, Martin Ovens (Wolfson College, Oxford) has taught courses in philosophy and religious studies since 1997, first for Cardiff University and then for OUDCE from 2005. He is the Editor of Culture and Dialogue, an international, peer reviewed journal of cross-cultural philosophy (published by Brill). His research is based on interest in the relationship between skepsis and creativity. Among his publications are papers on comparative philosophy, scepticism and aesthetics. Current projects include work on Owen Barfield and political philosophy.
Courses
From The Prince to Discourses on Livy, we explore, interpret and assess the key ideas and enduring significance of 'the father of modern political philosophy', Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527).