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Maurizio Viroli is a Professor in the Government department at the University of Texas at Austin and has held positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Italian Switzerland and Princeton University. His academic qualifications include a degree in Philosophy from the University of Bologna and a PhD in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute of Florence. Viroli specializes in the fields of political thought, particularly focusing on classical republicanism and the works of significant philosophers like Niccolò Machiavelli and Jean Jacques Rousseau. He has published numerous influential books and articles addressing themes such as citizenship, patriotism, and the relationship between religion and politics. His extensive teaching and research experience includes affiliations with various universities across Europe and the United States, conducting significant projects aimed at enhancing civic education in Italian schools. Furthermore, he served as an advisor on cultural activities to the President of the Italian Republic and coordinated national committees dedicated to improving republican culture in Italy.
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