António Bento

António Bento is an Assistant Professor at the University of Beira Interior (UBI) with a PhD from UBI. He is affiliated with the Institute of Practical Philosophy (IFP) and the Center for Jewish Studies (CEJ). He serves on the editorial board of the journal Machiavelli and Machiavellism under the Hypermachiavellism Project.

• Institution: University of Beira Interior
• Academic Role: Assistant Professor

Research Interests: His work spans political philosophy, political theory, political communication, and Jewish studies. Key themes include secularization, political theology, neoliberalism, Machiavellianism, and the philosophical implications of historical concepts like the corpus mysticum in medieval and modern state theory.

Publications: He has published extensively on topics ranging from Spinoza's political thought to the secularization of religious concepts in political theory. His recent works address intersections between religious and political philosophy, neoliberal governance, and historical continuity in political theology.

Collaborations: Bento frequently collaborates with José Maria Silva Rosa and José António Domingues on interdisciplinary projects related to political theology and secularization. He also co-edits academic volumes and journals.