Nina Hagel is Assistant Professor of Government at Wesleyan University, where she specializes in political theory. She holds a BA in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University, and an MA and PhD in Political Science from UC Berkeley. She has published articles on authenticity and is completing a book on it with cases that focus on anti-racism and the experiences of trans youth.
Original, exemplary, honest, “the real thing”– we live in a world in which authenticity is valued, but we disagree on what it means. These sessions will introduce attendees to different conceptions of authenticity found in art, literature, politics, and philosophy. We will learn what authenticity might mean, why we disagree over it, and why it is so difficult to realize in our lives today.
Holden Village is a community where your questions are valued and encouraged. Most programs led by visiting teaching faculty occur during the summer months. However, Holden also invites faculty to teach sessions for special events and retreats throughout the rest of the year.
Check out a list of the 2024 Summer Faculty.
