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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.
King's College London • London, England
Lectures and conducts research in Political Theory.
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