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

Examines and assesses different concepts of justice, authority, and collective welfare as they relate to governing bodies and actions in both national and international contexts. The field of political theory encompasses analyzing historical political philosophy alongside modern societal issues with philosophical implications. Princeton's political theory department, among the most extensive nationwide, excels in both traditional and contemporary approaches. Specialized focus areas include theories of democracy, international political philosophy, public policy ethics, classical political philosophy, and modern American, British, and European political ideologies. Princeton's political theory program maintains cross-disciplinary connections, with numerous professors and students engaged in philosophy, classical studies, religious studies, historical research, the Political Philosophy Program, and the Human Values Center. Multiple politics department members hold joint appointments in these areas, while scholars from other disciplines with political theory expertise often collaborate with the politics department. Theorists frequently partner with colleagues specializing in empirical political research.