Charles Barbour

Charles Barbour is a Professor at the School of Humanities & Communication Arts, Western Sydney University. His research focuses on contemporary political theory, intellectual history, Marxism, and the philosophy of technology. He supervises HDR candidates in areas such as Marx and Marxism, political theology, and critical theory.

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia

Hegelianism, ethics, and the societal impacts of technology are central to Barbour's scholarly work. His publications often examine intersections between political thought, philosophical critique, and historical analysis, with particular attention to Young Hegelian thinkers like Bruno Bauer and Arnold Ruge.

Recent articles analyze topics such as technological regulation, Marx's ethical vision, and the role of political theology in modern discourse. His work contributes to debates on democracy, secularism, and the challenges of AI in society.

Barbour participates in academic networks including the American Political Science Association, International Political Science Association, and Australasian Society for Continental Philosophy. He also contributes commentary on technology and society to public media platforms.