Steven Smith
- Professor - Social Sciences
- Faculty Of Creative Industries
- steve.smith@southwales.ac.uk
- (01443) 6 54292
- TR.F412

About Me
I am Professor of Political Philosophy and Social Policy. My main research interests include examining the relationship between abstract theoretical/philosophical principles, and social and professional policies and practices; the politics and philosophy of disability and the disability rights movement; the political philosophies and ideologies of modern welfare states; the politics and philosophy of cultural recognition and toleration; liberal egalitarianism and contemporary Anglo-American political philosophy; philosophical and policy/practice debates concerning equality, diversity, social justice, fairness, social inclusion, reciprocity, value conflict, agency, freedom, autonomy, citizenship, and well-being.
I also teach across a range of modules at undergraduate and post graduate levels, including in social and political philosophy, sociology, and political theory, and supervise PhD and other post graduate students. I have also been in a number research leadership roles within the University of South Wales, within cross institutional research centres, and have been involved in a number of other collaborative research projects within the UK and internationally.