Dr. Paul Kelly

Professor

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Biography

Paul Kelly is a Professor of Political Theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he has been a faculty member since 1984. He obtained his PhD and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago. Later, he served as a Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Wales, Swansea, before returning to LSE as a lecturer in 1995. He has authored and edited 19 books focusing on various aspects of political theory, including the history of political thought, British political ideas, and contemporary British politics. In his teaching, Kelly covers courses such as GV100: Introduction to Political Theory and GV326: Conflict, War, and Revolution. His research interests involve analyzing the significance of violence in international politics and exploring post-liberal theories, particularly those associated with MacIntyre.

Research Interests

Courses

GV100: Introduction to Political Theory GV326: Conflict, War and Revolution

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

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