Political Science at the London School of Economics
John T. Scott
Political Science
John T. Scott is Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Davis. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1992. He has been at UC Davis since 2000. Most of his research is on political thought from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. He has written on various thinkers, including: Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Rousseau and Smith. He has published nine books as author, editor or translator, as well as numerous articles in journals and chapters in edited volumes.
A Message to Students and Parents
The LSE study abroad program is near and dear to my heart for several reasons. First, in my role as Department Chair of Political Science I was responsible for designing the program and getting it established, and I consider that one of my major accomplishments for adding to the student experience of UC students. Second, I was the faculty leader for the program in 2017, and I very much enjoyed the experience and working with the students. Third, I love to travel, and my wife and I made it a priority to introduce our children to international travel and educational opportunities. Finally, on a personal note, my grandfather grew up right across from what is now LSE, and somehow that makes me feel like I have a connection to LSE and London more generally."