Shal Marriott
@shalmarr.bsky.social
Political Theory PhD Student at McGill University. Research Interests: Scottish and French Enlightenment, Michael Oakeshott, and Judith Shklar.
A relationship grounded in debating ideas.
October 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
A relationship grounded in debating ideas.
Took a break from conference presentations to give a wedding speech.
August 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Took a break from conference presentations to give a wedding speech.
Accurate portrayal of me studying for my comprehensive exams.
April 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Accurate portrayal of me studying for my comprehensive exams.
A day in Washington DC.
March 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A day in Washington DC.
Turned 30 this weekend.
March 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Turned 30 this weekend.
Which Jan-Werner Müller are you?
February 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Which Jan-Werner Müller are you?
Grateful for a romantic partner who I’m able to share so much of life with, from travelling to theatre, bickering over coffee, and working together on our shared intellectual vocation. Happy Valentine’s Day to my fiercest critic and sharpest supporter.
February 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Grateful for a romantic partner who I’m able to share so much of life with, from travelling to theatre, bickering over coffee, and working together on our shared intellectual vocation. Happy Valentine’s Day to my fiercest critic and sharpest supporter.
Made it to London!
January 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Made it to London!
Hirschman had some pretty stellar draft reviewers, it seems.
December 15, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Hirschman had some pretty stellar draft reviewers, it seems.
Went to Boston. Saw Harvard. Found a bar where Good Will Hunting was filmed. Walked through some parks. Found another bar. It was wonderful.
December 5, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Went to Boston. Saw Harvard. Found a bar where Good Will Hunting was filmed. Walked through some parks. Found another bar. It was wonderful.
A lot of new followers, so a bit about me:
1) I’m a PhD student in political science at McGill.
2) I work on literature as political theory in the 18th/20th centuries and gender.
3) I have a daughter, she’s 5 and is learning to read.
4) Fond of my partner, the best political theorist I know.
1) I’m a PhD student in political science at McGill.
2) I work on literature as political theory in the 18th/20th centuries and gender.
3) I have a daughter, she’s 5 and is learning to read.
4) Fond of my partner, the best political theorist I know.
November 18, 2024 at 11:44 PM
A lot of new followers, so a bit about me:
1) I’m a PhD student in political science at McGill.
2) I work on literature as political theory in the 18th/20th centuries and gender.
3) I have a daughter, she’s 5 and is learning to read.
4) Fond of my partner, the best political theorist I know.
1) I’m a PhD student in political science at McGill.
2) I work on literature as political theory in the 18th/20th centuries and gender.
3) I have a daughter, she’s 5 and is learning to read.
4) Fond of my partner, the best political theorist I know.
Yesterday I got to cross the stage and receive my MA in political science from McGill University! I celebrated with some of the people I admire most in the world, and feel so fortunate to have spent the past two years exploring political theory here. Looking forward to the next stage.
June 4, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Yesterday I got to cross the stage and receive my MA in political science from McGill University! I celebrated with some of the people I admire most in the world, and feel so fortunate to have spent the past two years exploring political theory here. Looking forward to the next stage.
Summer in Montreal means beer and comic book festivals, while chatting about comprehensive exams and being behind on our readings.
May 26, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Summer in Montreal means beer and comic book festivals, while chatting about comprehensive exams and being behind on our readings.
Very excited to dive into this!
May 6, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Very excited to dive into this!
On this day 7 years ago, I formally announced my decision to pursue political theory. In that time, I’ve achieved two degrees, one publication, received offers from several PhD programs, and made the decision to stay at McGill. It has been an adventure.
April 25, 2024 at 1:14 PM
On this day 7 years ago, I formally announced my decision to pursue political theory. In that time, I’ve achieved two degrees, one publication, received offers from several PhD programs, and made the decision to stay at McGill. It has been an adventure.
A love story that began by talking about Will Kymlicka at a bar.
February 15, 2024 at 1:16 AM
A love story that began by talking about Will Kymlicka at a bar.
On my way to Georgetown today, to discuss Judith Shklar tomorrow with some of my favourite scholars!
February 8, 2024 at 5:25 PM
On my way to Georgetown today, to discuss Judith Shklar tomorrow with some of my favourite scholars!
Starting off the new semester with spirited discussions about pluralism.
January 15, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Starting off the new semester with spirited discussions about pluralism.
My latest strategy for thesis writing.
January 6, 2024 at 6:58 PM
My latest strategy for thesis writing.
I don’t understand.
January 1, 2024 at 1:04 AM
I don’t understand.
Discovered my old notes on Montesquieu, which are actually pretty accurate.
December 30, 2023 at 1:58 PM
Discovered my old notes on Montesquieu, which are actually pretty accurate.
My daughter loves to read books and play board games. I’m so proud.
December 26, 2023 at 10:35 PM
My daughter loves to read books and play board games. I’m so proud.
This picture perfectly captures my approach to teaching political theory.
December 21, 2023 at 1:22 PM
This picture perfectly captures my approach to teaching political theory.