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Uğur Aytaç is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, focused on the complex dynamics of political power and legitimacy. His research delves into questions regarding the legitimacy deficits that arise from unaccountable powers and how various conceptualizations of power influence normative judgments about socio-political arrangements. His work is grounded in rigorous normative methods, including ideology critique, to study how social actors resist illegitimate power structures and the means by which such resistance is justified. He has published in several esteemed peer-reviewed journals, examining the implications of contemporary political powers, including the role of companies in the digital public sphere and their compatibility with democratic values. In addition to his theoretical contributions, Aytaç actively engages in academic citizenship by co-coordinating a political philosophy study group and organizing workshops for feedback on research. He also extends his reach to lay audiences through public lectures and podcasts.
Department of Psychology