Michael Bacon

Dr. Michael Bacon is a Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at Royal Holloway, University of London. His scholarship centers on pragmatist philosophy, Richard Rorty's contributions, and psychoanalytic theory within political discourse.

Research explores anti-authoritarian epistemology, deliberative democracy frameworks, and interdisciplinary connections between political thought and psychoanalytic practice. Recent analyses examine Emersonian influences on democratic theory.

Teaching includes courses on Modern Political Thought, Political Theories of Freedom, and graduate Foundations of Contemporary Political Theory. Pedagogical approaches emphasize critical engagement with liberal and post-liberal traditions.