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Albano Pina is an Assistant Professor at the Communication, Philosophy and Politics Department of the University of Beira Interior. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Beira Interior (2022), with a thesis titled O Fundamento Infundado: Figuras do Poder Instituinte em Maquiavel e Espinosa, which explores the concept of instituent power through the works of Machiavelli and Spinoza. His research focuses on political theory, philosophy of law, constitutionalism, and the philosophy of history.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Philosophy (2010-2013), Universidade Nova de Lisboa
- Master's in Political Science (2013-2015), University of Beira Interior
- PhD in Philosophy (2022), University of Beira Interior
Research Interests: Pina’s work centers on the analysis of political power, particularly the instituent power in Machiavelli and Spinoza, hypocrisy in political leadership, and the ontological foundations of political institutions. He also engages with the philosophy of history and the intersection of media theory with existential philosophy.
Key Contributions: His publications include analyses of Machiavelli’s political thought, Spinoza’s concept of resistance, and the role of hypocrisy in maintaining political stability. He has presented at international conferences such as the International Conference of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers in Philosophy (2022) and the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (2019).
Awards & Grants: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.
Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations noted, though his interdisciplinary research suggests collaboration in philosophy and political studies networks.
