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Josiah Ober is the Constantine Mitsotakis Chair in Political Science and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He specializes in ancient and modern political theory, historical institutionalism, and the practice of democracy, bringing insights from history to contemporary socio-political challenges. He has authored and co-authored over 100 articles and numerous books, including 'Greeks Rational: Discovery of Practical Reason' and 'Demopolis: Democracy, Liberalism, Theory, and Practice'. Ober's research interests focus on rationality, ethics in AI, the interplay of democracy and dignity, and the socio-economic underpinnings of inequality. He has held various prestigious fellowships and visiting professor positions across several esteemed institutions worldwide. Throughout his career, he has been involved in significant academic appointments and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field of political science and classics.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Full professor in the Department of Political Science with secondary appointments in Classics and Philosophy.
Hoover Institution, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Senior fellow focusing on research related to political theory and classical studies.
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