Reinhard Zintl

Prof. Reinhard Zintl is a former Chairholder (until 2010) in the Department of Political Theory at the University of Bamberg's Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences. His work focuses on political philosophy, rational choice theory, and institutional economics. He continues contributing to teaching post-retirement.

• Research Areas: Constitutional theory, rational choice applications, democracy studies, and socio-economic systems
• Key Projects: Non-hierarchical collective agency (DFG-funded), political epistemology, and social comparisons in networks

Publications span monographs like Political Philosophy (2006) and edited volumes such as Selected Writings on Elections and Voting (2011). His work bridges political theory with economic and sociological analysis, emphasizing institutional resilience and democratic governance.