Democracy Research Graz
As part of the focus determination at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Graz, an interdisciplinary working group on democracy research was established in 2022. The participating scholars share the view that democracies consist of more than just their institutional configuration. In addition to democratic procedures secured by institutions, democratic orders fundamentally also rely on diverse forms of participation and inclusion, exchange, and civil society engagement.
To fulfill this scientific focus politically as well, the Democracy Research Working Group proposes the establishment and development of a Democracy Forum in the center of Graz. This initiative would link the research mandate with societal responsibility.
Leadership:
- Prof. Dr. Katharina Eisch-Angus
- Prof. Dr. Rafael Schögler
- Prof. Dr. Gerald Lamprecht
Additional Members:
- Prof. Dr. Heidrun Zettelbauer
- Dr.des. Leire Urricelqui
- Prof. Dr. Chiara Zuanni, among others.
The Department of Philosophy at St. Gallen is an external cooperation partner of the Democracy Research Working Group at the University of Graz. Contact person: Prof. Dr. Christine Abbt
