Kaushik Verma

One of the defining features of modern societies is pluralism—the coexistence of diverse cultures, religions, identities, values, and ways of life within a single political community. Democracy, which is often described as government by the people, must operate within this condition of diversity. While pluralism enriches democratic life, it also creates serious challenges related to…

In contemporary political theory, questions of identity and recognition have emerged as central concerns, particularly in multicultural, pluralistic, and democratic societies. Modern politics is no longer limited to issues of redistribution, economic justice, or formal equality; it increasingly revolves around demands for recognition of identities based on culture, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and language….

One of the central debates in political and legal theory concerns the nature and justification of rights. While there is broad agreement that rights play a foundational role in modern political theory, there is deep disagreement about what rights actually are and what function they serve. This disagreement is most clearly expressed in the debate…

Introduction The debate on global justice has emerged as one of the most important areas of contemporary political theory, particularly in the context of globalization, global inequality, poverty, and international institutions. While traditional theories of justice largely focused on justice within the boundaries of the nation-state, thinkers like Thomas Pogge have argued that justice must…

Introduction The question “Equality of What?” represents one of the most important debates in modern political theory. While most political theorists agree that equality is a fundamental value, there is deep disagreement about what exactly should be equalized in a just society. Should equality be understood in terms of welfare, resources, or human capabilities? This…