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Daniel Butt is an Associate Professor of Political Theory in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford and a Fellow Tutor in Politics at Balliol College. His research focuses on various aspects of political theory, particularly theories of distributive and rectificatory justice with special attention to historical injustices in international politics. He explores themes of colonialism, egalitarianism, and environmental ethics, contributing to debates on cultural property and judicial politics as they relate to philosophy and law. Daniel teaches undergraduate courses on the introduction to politics, democracy, and advanced theories of justice, and he also instructs graduate students on political theory, ethics, and methods for mitigating historical injustice. He is a prominent member of the Political Theory Network and engages deeply in scholarly discussions on topics such as global justice, normative legitimacy, and rights.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.