Modern Times

Modernity still profoundly shapes how we think about politics.

Examining the historical formation of modern ideas of political values is key to grasping the way in which we reflect and act politically (even when we reject modern understandings of political life).

Staff members at the York Centre for Political Theory are interested in modern political thought and what can teach us about politics, including when it comes to important issues like sovereignty, toleration, recognition, and gratitude.