Carlos Marques de Almeida

Carlos Marques de Almeida is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Institute for Political Studies, Catholic University of Portugal. He holds a PhD in Political Science and International Relations from the same institution. During his PhD, he was a Visiting Research Student at St. Antony's College, Oxford, and later became a Senior Associate Member there. He is affiliated with the Contemporary Political Theory Group and actively participates in academic societies like the Michael Oakeshott Association and the Oxford Society (Portugal). Beyond academia, he has been a regular columnist for national newspapers and a political commentator on television programs.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science and International Relations, Institute for Political Studies, Catholic University of Portugal

Research Focus: His work centers on political theory, including pluralism, skepticism in politics, and the philosophical underpinnings of utopia and dystopia. He explores European ideological traditions, liberalism, conservatism, and radicalism. His engagement with the 'Tradition of the Great Books' underscores his emphasis on classical political thought.

Teaching: He contributes to modules such as 'Europe: Ideology and Civilization,' 'Liberalism, Conservatism and Radicalism,' and 'Utopia and Dystopia – the Politics of Perfection.'

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.

Advising/Grants: No listed advisees or grants detailed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Contemporary Political Theory Group at his host institution.