Political theory is the study of the good society. Public debate is dominated by controversies such as what justice requires of citizens and the state; what the most important rights and liberties are and how they can be protected; and whether political decisions should be made by majorities. Political theory provides a scholarly examination of these questions, informed by moral philosophy, legal theory, historical study, political science, and rational and social choice theory.
Political theorists in the Department work in areas such as:
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Multiculturalism
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Ancient and medieval political thought
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Locke
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Kant
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Feminism
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Social choice theory and democracy
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Contemporary theories of justice
Applications are considered from all candidates with a good first degree in any discipline, with a strong interest in the areas of political theory taught on the MSc.
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