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Florian Klinger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Germanic Studies at the University of Chicago, where he has been a faculty member since 2012. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2010. His research interests encompass Contemporary Art, Art Theory, Philosophical Aesthetics, Political Theory, Poetry, and Poetics, with a particular focus on the philosophical study of arts, literature, and music as they relate to social justice and aesthetic performance. Klinger’s intellectual contributions include his upcoming book 'Aesthetic Action,' which presents an action-theoretical account of aesthetics and explores the indeterminate nature of aesthetic actions. He has published works on significant figures such as Gerhard Richter, and has mentored graduate students on diverse topics, reflecting on historical crises and philosophical aesthetics. Klinger has also served as a faculty sponsor for graduate workshops and teaches a range of courses related to art, philosophy, and aesthetics.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Klinger teaches and conducts research focusing on contemporary art, aesthetics, and philosophical theories related to performance and social justice.
Department of Philosophy