Kenneth Minogue

Political Scientist and Academic

Kenneth Minogue - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1930
Born

1930
96 years ago

Died
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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