Daniel Lee

Professor Daniel Lee is a faculty member at the University of California, Berkeley, holding a dual appointment in the Department of Political Science and as an affiliated Professor of Law at the UC Berkeley School of Law. His research focuses on political theory, the history of political thought, and jurisprudence, with a particular emphasis on the reception of Roman and canon law in modern political thought. His work examines figures like Jean Bodin and Hugo Grotius, exploring their influence on sovereignty, rights, and international law. He has authored two books: *The Right of Sovereignty* (2021) and *Popular Sovereignty in Early Modern Constitutional Thought* (2016), and is currently working on projects including *Sacrosanct* (under contract with Harvard UP) and *Divisions of Law* (forthcoming with Oxford UP).

Lee’s academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Princeton University, and prior teaching positions at the University of Toronto and Columbia University. He has received prestigious awards such as the APSA Leo Strauss Award and the Forkosch Prize. His research intersects with legal science, deontic logic, and the philosophy of social sciences, addressing themes like constitutional theory, republicanism, and democratic foundations. He contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues through his involvement with the Kadish Center for Morality, Law, and Public Affairs.

Lee’s scholarly output spans book chapters, edited volumes, and articles in journals like the *European Journal of International Law* and the *History of Political Thought*. His work bridges historical legal thought with contemporary political debates, emphasizing the enduring relevance of early modern legal frameworks in shaping modern political concepts.