Kenneth Minogue
Political Scientist and Academic
Born
1930
95 years ago
Died
June 28th, 2013
11 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
New Zealand
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Contributed to political philosophy and theory, focusing on the nature of politics and its relation to society. Worked in academia and published extensively, including major works such as 'The Concept of a Political Society'. Served as a professor at the London School of Economics and later at the University of Notre Dame Australia. His scholarship included critiques of modern liberal democracies and discussions on the role of political institutions.
Published 'The Concept of a Political Society'
Served as a professor at the London School of Economics
Authored several influential political theory texts
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