Professor Dr. Sofia Näsström

Biography

Sofia Näsström specializes in political theory. Her publications include 'Democracy in Ten Questions' (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025), 'Spirit Democracy: Corruption, Disintegration, Renewal' (Oxford University Press, 2021), and 'Demokrati. En liten bok om en stor sak' (Historiska Media, 2021), which won the Disa Prize. She is currently working on a new monograph titled 'Democracy Social Question' under contract with Cambridge University Press. Her research focuses on the concept of democracy, examining the differing forms of political life and the impact of autocracy on democratic practices. Näsström argues that democratic theory often lacks the conceptual resources needed to address the contemporary challenges posed by autocratic governance. Through her work, she intends to revive the discourse around political life forms, emphasizing the critical relationship between democracy and social justice. She asserts that the uncertainty surrounding modern governance necessitates a re-evaluation of fundamental democratic principles. Her theoretical contributions aim to provide a framework for understanding democracy in the face of corruption and disintegration, while also advocating for a more inclusive and representative political landscape.

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