BA in Politics - Political Theory in Princeton United States | Princeton University

Examines and assesses different conceptions of justice, legitimacy, and public welfare as they relate to both national and international institutions and behaviors. This field encompasses the exploration of historical political philosophy alongside contemporary issues with philosophical implications. Princeton boasts one of America's most extensive political theory faculties, offering expertise in both traditional and modern perspectives. Special focus areas include democratic principles, international political philosophy, public policy ethics, classical political ideas, and modern European and American political philosophy. Princeton's approach to political theory bridges multiple disciplines, with scholars and students frequently collaborating with departments of philosophy, classical studies, religious studies, historical research, the Political Philosophy Program, and the Human Values Center. Numerous politics professors hold joint appointments in these departments, while scholars from other fields specializing in political theory maintain affiliations with the politics department. Theorists regularly collaborate with colleagues in empirical political science research areas.