Patrick Savidan

Patrick Savidan is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Paris-Panthéon-Assas, holding a position in the Department of Public Law and Political Science. He directs the Center for Constitutional and Political Studies (CECP) and the Master of Political Science program, and serves on the university's Council of the College of Training and Research. Externally, he co-founded and presides over the Scientific Council of the Observatory of Inequalities while co-directing the journal Raison publique.

His academic credentials include:

• HDR in Philosophy, Sorbonne University
• Doctor of Philosophy, Sorbonne University
• DEA in Political and Legal Philosophy, University of Caen
• MA in Political Science and Political Theory, University of Ottawa
• Philosophy Graduate

Savidan's research centers on political philosophy, social justice, and democratic theory, critically examining the tension between egalitarian ideals and widening societal inequalities. His work investigates how injustices are represented across philosophy, literature, and social sciences, with particular focus on sustainable equality frameworks and multicultural citizenship models. Key publications like the Dictionary of Inequality and Social Justice provide transdisciplinary analysis of injustice mechanisms while advocating for redefined equality principles that address contemporary globalization challenges.

Through the Observatory of Inequalities and Raison publique journal, he actively shapes public discourse on social justice, emphasizing the ethical dimensions of political decision-making and the urgent need to reconcile democratic solidarity with growing economic disparities. His leadership in these institutions demonstrates sustained commitment to translating theoretical insights into practical policy frameworks for addressing systemic inequalities.