Saul Newman

Saul Newman is a Professor of Political Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London, specializing in continental political theory and radical politics. He is renowned for coining the term postanarchism, which reimagines anarchism beyond traditional statist frameworks. His research explores intersections of political theology, democracy, sovereignty, and post-truth discourse. He teaches modules on political ideologies, democratic theory, and modern political philosophy.

Research Interests:

• Postanarchism
• Political Theology
• Democratic Theory
• Populism
• Post-Truth Discourse
• Max Stirner

Recent Publications analyze the Anthropocene, post-truth, and critical art practices, emphasizing their implications for radical politics and law. His work often engages with thinkers like Carl Schmitt, Alain Badiou, and Max Stirner.

Scientific Awards:

• EU Horizon RECLAIM consortium bid (2022)
• Ulam (NAWA) Scholarship (2021)
• Newton Fund Research Mobility Grant (2018)
• British Academy Small Research Grant (2007)

He has supervised PhD projects on topics like anarchist theory, political theology, and Rojava, though individual student names are not listed. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on political philosophy and democratic challenges.