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Michael Hoelzl is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester specializing in Political Philosophy, particularly focusing on Political Theology and Social Ethics. He joined the Department of Religions and Theology in 2004 after studying Chemistry, Philosophy, and Theology in Salzburg, Graz, Berlin, and New York. His research interests encompass a range of topics from Schmittian studies, secularization theories, and the influence of religion in contemporary culture. Hoelzl emphasizes the complexities surrounding the visibility of religion in legal, sociological, and political discourses. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to the intersection of philosophy and religion, particularly focusing on ethical dimensions in decision-making and the analysis of theological issues. His work critically engages with concepts from Continental Philosophy, including the critiques of religion from Kant to contemporary thinkers. He has published widely on the role of religion in public life and its impact on society, as well as edited significant works in the field of Political Theology. Hoelzl is also known for his contributions to understanding the resurgence of religious visibility in modern Europe and the implications this holds for current socio-political dynamics.
University of Manchester • Manchester, UK
Teaching and researching in Political Philosophy, Political Theology, and Social Ethics.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.