Research Pillar(s): Political Philosophy and Theory
About: ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ is a leading centre for the study of political theory and philosophy, constituting one of the UK's largest concentrations of researchers in this area and related fields. The Political Theory Group in the Department of Government maintains close relations with political theorists and philosophers in other parts of the School, for example in the Departments of Law, Philosophy, and International Relations.
The Group is characterised by a vibrant research culture, centred around an active doctoral programme and a highly regarded external speaker series. Members of the group also deliver research-led teaching on the Department’s programmes of study at undergraduate, postgraduate and research-level.
One of the Group's key assets is the breadth and diversity of interests and expertise, including:
- Contemporary moral philosophy and political theory
- History of political thought
- Comparative political theory
- Philosophy of social science
- Rational and social choice theory
Members: Prof Paul Apostolidis, Prof Leigh Jenco, Prof Paul Kelly, Dr Mathias Koenig-Archibugi, Dr Bruno Leipold, Prof Anne Phillips (emeritus), Prof Kai Spiekermann, Prof Lea Ypi, and Dr Sarah Goff.
Political Philosophy Seminar Series: The Political Theory Group invites domestic and international guest speakers to present and discuss papers. The seminar is attended by staff members, and PhD students from the Department of Government. Visitors are welcome to attend.
All seminars take place Thursday 4pm to 6pm in CKK.1.07 unless otherwise stated.
Speakers will have the option to pre-circulate their papers; if you would like to receive a copy of the paper, subscribe to the mailing list. To subscribe, see the instructions below.
Seminar Convener(s): Prof Kai Spiekermann
The Political Theory Group also run a Doctoral Research workshop for the Department’s MRes/PhD students: Political Theory Doctoral Workshop
Please check back in August for an updated list of seminars and speakers.