Centre for Political Theory
The Political Theory Centre brings together a wide range of active researchers in fields from the History of Political Thought to the study of ethical problems thrown up by Climate Change. It runs the biennial Reading Colloquia in History of Political Theory.
The Centre's present membership is drawn from Philosophy, History, Law, and Classics as well as the SPIRS itself. Members include:
- Dr Andreas Behnke (SPIRS), Philosophy of International Relations
- Dr David Carter (Classics), Ancient Political Philosophy
- Mr Tony Coates (Emeritus), Ethics of War
- Professor Alan Cromartie (SPIRS), History of Political Thought
- Dr Rachel Foxley (History), History of Political Thought, Gender
- Professor Chris Hilson (Law), Public law, law and citizenship
- Professor Brad Hooker (Philosophy), Utilitarianism, Equality
- Professor Christopher Lord (ARENA), Democratic Audit
- Professor Catriona McKinnon (SPIRS), Autonomy, Climate Change, Toleration
- Dr Bart Streumer (Philosophy), Ethics and Political Theory
- Professor Carl Stychin (Law), Gender, Sexuality, and Rights
- Dr Dominik Zaum (SPIRS), Legitimacy