Jean-Christophe Angaut

Jean-Christophe Angaut is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS Lyon), where he has held this position since 2006. His research focuses on Young Hegelianism, German philosophy (Kant to Nietzsche), power relations in political parties (particularly Robert Michels' work), anarchism, and the philosophy of new radicalities. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Université Nancy 2 (2005), supervised by Michel Senellart, titled Freedom and History in Michael Bakunin.

• Affiliations: Triangle Research Unit (UMR 5206), ENS Lyon.
• Education: Doctorat en Philosophie (Université Nancy 2, 2005).

His research explores themes such as Bakunin's thought, the intersections of anarchism and Marxism, and the history of social theories. Notable works include editions of Bakunin's texts and translations of Robert Michels' Sociology of the Party in Modern Democracy.

Recent publications highlight his engagement with Bakunin's philosophy of action, Moses Hess's theories of alienation, and the historical context of anarchist education. His work bridges political theory, intellectual history, and contemporary social movements.

Angaut has contributed to academic editions and translations, including works on Gustav Landauer and the Situationist International. His research also examines countercultural movements like the Wandervogel and Monte Verità.