Dr. Paul Sagar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul Sagar is a Reader in Political Theory at King's College London. He received his undergraduate education in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at Balliol College, Oxford, and completed his Master's in Intellectual History at the University of London. He completed his doctorate at the University of Cambridge from 2014 to 2018. Sagar's primary research focuses on the history of political thought and contemporary political theory. His monographs include 'Opinion Mankind: Sociability, State, Hobbes, Smith' (2018) and 'Adam Smith Reconsidered: Liberty, History, Foundations of Modern Politics' (2022). He has published extensively in various academic journals, exploring topics such as moral relativism, political realism, and human moral equality, with recent works like 'Basic Equality' (2024) continuing his exploration of these ideas. Apart from academic publications, Paul actively engages in writing for popular audiences, with contributions to notable platforms like The Guardian and Unherd. Sagar has received recognition for his contributions to research and teaching, including the British Irish Association Political Theory Early Career Award in 2020, highlighting his impact in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2018-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, England

Lectures and conducts research in Political Theory.

Awards

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British Irish Association Political Theory Early Career Award

2020-09-01

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.