Benjamin Hirst

Dr Benjamin Hirst is a Lecturer in Sociology and Social Theory at the School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds. His work bridges classical sociological traditions with contemporary issues in digital culture and creative industries.

• PhD in Sociology
• MA Social Research
• MA Social and Political Thought
• BA History of Art and Sociology

His research focuses on social theory, the sociology of art and culture, and the sociology of digital games. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in classical sociology, social theory, and cultural sociology.

One notable publication explores Zygmunt Bauman’s ‘ethical turn,’ engaging with philosophical traditions like Lévinas’ ethics to analyze sociological theory evolution.