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Silke-Maria Weineck is an Associate Chair and a Professor in the fields of German Studies and Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in German Studies from Johns Hopkins University. Her research spans 18th to 20th century German literature and philosophy, particularly regarding the theories of figuration and the Greek reception of antiquity. Weineck's scholarly contributions include the award-winning book, 'Tragedy Fatherhood: King Laius Politics Paternity West,' recognized with the MLA's Aldo Jeanne Scaglione Prize for Comparative Literary Studies in 2015. She has also published 'The Abyss: Philosophy Poetic Madness Plato, Hölderlin, Nietzsche,' and co-authored 'City Champions: History Triumph Defeat Detroit' with Stefan Szymanski. In addition to her publications, Weineck has collaborated on essays focusing on contemporary themes in literature and sports economics. She serves on the steering committee for 'Context Classics,' a faculty initiative exploring the influence of antiquity in the modern world, and has participated in various academic discussions about literature, philosophy, and cultural practices throughout history.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science