Stephen Brown

Stephen Brown is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Brighton, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Social Science and the Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics. He holds a PhD from the University of Sussex, focusing on 'Alan Gewirth and the Political Community.' His research bridges sociology and philosophy, emphasizing the philosophy of social science, legal theory, Marxist and Weberian sociological theory, and issues of power, class, and ideology.

Education:

• PhD (2003): 'Alan Gewirth and the Political Community,' University of Sussex
• Masters in Social and Political Thought (1994), University of Sussex
• Bachelor in Philosophy and Sociology (1993), University of Hull

Research Interests: His work explores the intersection of sociology and philosophy, including the epistemological foundations of sociology, ethical rationalism in Marx's theories, and contemporary debates on rationality and value judgments. He has published on Gewirth's neo-Kantian ethics, Weberian theory, and sociological conceptions of power and domination.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants listed in the provided text. His academic contributions focus on theoretical research and publications.

Affiliations: Active within the Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogues on social theory and ethics.