
Nathanael Blake
Fellow
Nathanael Blake, Ph.D. is a Fellow in the Life and Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His research interests include American political theory, Christian political thought, and the intersection of natural law and philosophical hermeneutics. His published scholarship has included work on Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Alasdair MacIntyre, Russell Kirk and J.R.R. Tolkien.
Nathanael Blake, Ph.D. is a Fellow in the Life and Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His research interests include American political theory, Christian political thought, and the intersection of natural law and philosophical hermeneutics. His published scholarship has included work on Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Alasdair MacIntyre, Russell Kirk and J.R.R. Tolkien.
Dr. Blake grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and received an undergraduate degree in microbiology with a chemistry minor from Oregon State University. After working as a writer and editor in the pro-life movement, he enrolled in graduate studies at the Catholic University of America, earning a doctorate in political theory. His dissertation was titled: “Natural Law and History: The Use and Abuse of Practical Reason.” Blake was a Richard M. Weaver Fellow of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and taught American Government at Wheeling Jesuit University.
As a cultural commentator, Dr. Blake has published hundreds of articles at outlets including Public Discourse, World Opinions, The Federalist, The Catholic World Report, and National Review. His first book, Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All, is forthcoming from Ignatius Press in Spring 2025.
An evangelical Christian, Blake helps lead worship at his church—he particularly enjoys playing old hymns on double bass.
Nathanael Blake discusses the Left’s Push for Violence
December 17, 2024 | KTRH
Nathanael Blake on Building faith, not just political wins
November 13, 2024 | WORLD Radio
Nathanael Blake discusses Pro-Life Peril and Hope
September 3, 2024 | Ave Maria in the Afternoon
Nathanael Blake on Technology overload
May 22, 2024 | WORLD Radio
Nathanael Blake on A Risk Worth Taking
November 28, 2023 | WORLD Radio
On November 28, 2023, Nathanael Blake appeared on WORLD Radio to discuss why Christian men should embrace the dangers and…
Nathanael Blake on “Rich Men North of Richmond”
August 11, 2023 | One America News Network
On August 11, 2023, Fellow Nathanael Blake appeared on One America News Network to discuss the blue collar culture highlighted…
AUDIO: America’s Principle of Providence
July 24, 2023 | Constituting America Podcast
Americans love a good origin story. This love carries into the origin story of our country. Today, we are discussing…
AUDIO: Oversharing: U.S. Defense Production Can’t Meet Demands
July 13, 2023 | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
Critics warn this is the result of decades of outsourcing U.S. manufacturing, which has left production unable to meet our…
AUDIO: Japanese Scientists Developing Lab Grown Babies
May 26, 2023 | One America News Network
VIDEO: Nathanael Blake on Minnesota Abortion Bill
January 23, 2023 | One America News Network
On January 23, 2023, EPPC Postdoctoral Fellow Nathanael Blake appeared on One America News Network to discuss the bill moving…
VIDEO: Nathanael Blake on the Beginning of Pregnancy
October 11, 2022 | OAN News Network
On October 11, 2022, EPPC Postdoctoral Fellow Nathanael Blake joined Addison Smith of One America News Network to discuss recent…
AUDIO: Nathanael Blake on Parental Rights, Groomers, Rainbow Identities, and Failures of Feminism
May 25, 2022 | The Optimistic Curmudgeon
On May 25, 2022, EPPC Postdoctoral Fellow Nathanael Blake appeared on The Optimistic Curmudgeon to discuss Florida and North Carolina’s…