Democratic Theory
Democratic theory is a research cluster that explores the conceptual foundations and normative principles that underlie democratic societies, addressing questions related to political participation, representation, equality, and the protection of individual rights. At UCD, there are particular strengths in combining fundamental questions of democratic theory with empirical research.
To find out more about UCD researchers who are active in this field, please follow the links of their profiles.
CDR members working on Democratic Theory
Dr Graham Finlay
Lecturer/Assistant Professor, School of Politics and International Relations
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Iseult Honohan
Emeritus Associate Professor (RTA), School of Politics and International Relations
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Dr Maria Moran
Lecture/Assistant Professor, School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice
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Lucas de Melo Prado
PhD Candidate, School of Politics and International Relations
Dr Michael Coleman
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr Samantha L. Martin
Associate Professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy.
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Sofia Quaglia
PhD Candidate, Quantitative & Computational Social Sciences
Research Interests: Quantitative Social Sciences, Computational Ethics, Machine Learning, International Conflict, Muslim Resistance Movements, Conflict Analysis
Thesis title: Developing Tools for Cognitive Mapping Analysis of Arabic Interviews with Actors in Muslim Resistance Movements
Supervisor: Dr Stephanie Dornschneider-Elkink
