Political theory; democratic theory, early modern theories of an original contract and contemporary contract theory, feminist theory, critical race theory, citizenship and the welfare state.
Elected 2007
Theories of the policy process, with special reference to the United Kingdom; behavioural interventions (nudges) seeking to involve citizens more in public policy; and randomized controlled trials
Ethical aspects of speech act theory and social epistemology; metaphysics of properties; history of philosophy, especially Kant; free speech, hate speech and media ethics; feminist perspectives on pornography and objectification
The relationship between narrow self interest and pro social behaviour; and when people come to believe their governments, organizations and leaders are legitimate and the consequences for compliance and consent
