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William Max Nelson

Associate Professor of History at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the 18th century, Enlightenment thought, and the intersection of intellectual history and the history of science.

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Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 13min

William Max Nelson, "Enlightenment Biopolitics: A History of Race, Eugenics, and the Making of Citizens" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

William Max Nelson, Associate Professor of History at the University of Toronto, dives into the unsettling intersections of race, eugenics, and citizenship during the Enlightenment. He argues that while emancipatory ideals emerged, they were deeply intertwined with colonialism and discrimination. The conversation explores the origins of eugenics, exclusionary practices targeting marginalized groups, and the historical evolution of citizenship definitions. Nelson emphasizes the enduring legacies of Enlightenment biopolitics and their shocking implications for modern societal issues.