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John applied philosopher training interest using critical perspectives to address ethical, social, and political challenges in academia. He is the co-director of the Centre for Public Policy Research and the founding director of the BA Social Sciences programme at King’s. John teaches undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes at the School of Education, Communication & Society. His research focuses on applying philosophical, political, and sociological theories, as well as critical policy studies and qualitative empirical methodologies to contemporary issues, particularly in the areas of environmental, education, and healthcare policy. His interests are rooted in understanding the relationship between ontology, epistemology, and ethics, particularly as it pertains to practical questions surrounding autonomy, equity, and justice. John employs a blend of critical realism and the capabilities approach to inform his research. He is also interested in supervising doctoral research that critically engages with environmental, education, and healthcare policy.
King's College London • London, ENG
John teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses and supervises doctoral students at the School of Education, Communication & Society.
Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.