Current Fellows' research
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New Deliberative Institutions as an Antidote to AuthoritarianismCan citizen deliberation and empowered citizens’ assemblies act as an antidote to authoritarianism, and if so, in what ways? To what extent are citizens’ assemblies resilient to potential influence and manipulation (from within or external)?
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Discernment and Democracy: Protecting the Civic Role of the University in the Face of the AI ChallengeThe institution of the University is fundamental to liberal democracy in two ways: providing the education of good citizens and the evidence for good policy-making.
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The Path of Despair: The Contemporary Relevance of Hegel's 'Phenomenology of Spirit'Bartosz Wójcik project analyzes G.W.F. Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit and aims to challenge instantiated and outdated interpretations of Hegel’s most important work.
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Algorithmic Evidence and the Right to an Effective RemedyThe expanding use of algorithmic evidence in administrative procedures leads to potential violations of rights. Meanwhile, the opaque complexity of the algorithms stands in the way of contestation by affected individuals.
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The Political Spectrum of the Right, Authoritarianism and the Reaction to the Russo-Ukrainian WarIn the last decade, there has been an increase in right-wing and far-right political sentiments in many European countries, including Turkey. Some gravitate towards authoritarianism, some towards populism.
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Right-Wing Extremism (RWE) in EuropeMichael Zeller’s project examines Right-Wing Extremism (RWE) in Europe. RWE has received more attention recently, both in research and the broader public sphere—not without reason.
News
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New Fellows Starting in MayWe are excited to present the upcoming fellows who will begin their fellowship in May. Explore their fellowships and research projects by clicking on their names. For interview requests and media-related inquiries…
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Nächsten Montag im Volkstheater: Omri Boehm & Daniel Kehlmann sprechen über KantDieses Jahr feiern wir den 300. Geburtstag von Immanuel Kant, dem Begründer der modernen Philosophie. In Kooperation mit dem Wiener Volkstheater lädt das IWM am 6. Mai 2024 zu einem Gespräch über den Philosophen aus…
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Storms and Networks Symposium at the BelvedereOn 7 May 2024, the Austrian Gallery Belvedere, in collaboration with the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna), is hosting the interdisciplinary symposium Storms and Networks. The event will be held in English and…
Upcoming events
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Panels and DiscussionsCET
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Tour with the CuratorsExhibitionCET
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In the Eye of the StormConferences and WorkshopsCET
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Part of Wiener FestwochenLectureCET
Upcoming events
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Panels and DiscussionsCET
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Tour with the CuratorsExhibitionCET
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In the Eye of the StormConferences and WorkshopsCET
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Part of Wiener FestwochenLectureCET
News
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New Fellows Starting in MayWe are excited to present the upcoming fellows who will begin their fellowship in May. Explore their fellowships and research projects by clicking on their names. For interview requests and media-related inquiries…
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Nächsten Montag im Volkstheater: Omri Boehm & Daniel Kehlmann sprechen über KantDieses Jahr feiern wir den 300. Geburtstag von Immanuel Kant, dem Begründer der modernen Philosophie. In Kooperation mit dem Wiener Volkstheater lädt das IWM am 6. Mai 2024 zu einem Gespräch über den Philosophen aus…
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Storms and Networks Symposium at the BelvedereOn 7 May 2024, the Austrian Gallery Belvedere, in collaboration with the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna), is hosting the interdisciplinary symposium Storms and Networks. The event will be held in English and…
Current Fellows' research
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New Deliberative Institutions as an Antidote to AuthoritarianismCan citizen deliberation and empowered citizens’ assemblies act as an antidote to authoritarianism, and if so, in what ways? To what extent are citizens’ assemblies resilient to potential influence and manipulation (from within or external)?
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Discernment and Democracy: Protecting the Civic Role of the University in the Face of the AI ChallengeThe institution of the University is fundamental to liberal democracy in two ways: providing the education of good citizens and the evidence for good policy-making.
-
The Path of Despair: The Contemporary Relevance of Hegel's 'Phenomenology of Spirit'Bartosz Wójcik project analyzes G.W.F. Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit and aims to challenge instantiated and outdated interpretations of Hegel’s most important work.
-
Algorithmic Evidence and the Right to an Effective RemedyThe expanding use of algorithmic evidence in administrative procedures leads to potential violations of rights. Meanwhile, the opaque complexity of the algorithms stands in the way of contestation by affected individuals.
-
The Political Spectrum of the Right, Authoritarianism and the Reaction to the Russo-Ukrainian WarIn the last decade, there has been an increase in right-wing and far-right political sentiments in many European countries, including Turkey. Some gravitate towards authoritarianism, some towards populism.
-
Right-Wing Extremism (RWE) in EuropeMichael Zeller’s project examines Right-Wing Extremism (RWE) in Europe. RWE has received more attention recently, both in research and the broader public sphere—not without reason.
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