Stephen Hood

Stephen Hood is a Lecturer in Politics at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on political and moral philosophy, particularly exploring topics such as capitalist utopia, non-competitive systems, and ethical dilemmas in political theory. He holds a PhD in Political Theory from the University of Manchester, supervised by Stephen De Wijze and others, where his thesis examined 'Rawlsian Justice and Labour Markets in Nonideal Circumstances.' Hood has contributed to peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Moral Philosophy and Politics. He is affiliated with the MANCEPT: The Manchester Centre for Political Theory research project. His work intersects with themes of justice, moral philosophy, and the application of theoretical frameworks to real-world political challenges.