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Katarzyna Szafranowska is a philosopher, cultural theorist, and non-governmental activist affiliated with the University of Warsaw, where she completed her PhD in interdisciplinary cultural studies (2016) after graduating from the Faculty of Artes Liberales with MA and BA degrees. Her research spans critical theory, Jewish philosophy, feminist discourse, and aesthetics, often intersecting with political resistance frameworks. She held a research internship at the University of Nottingham (2013) and has contributed extensively to academic discourse through her publications.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies (University of Warsaw, 2007)
- Bachelor of Philosophy (University of Warsaw, 2011)
- Master's in Cultural Studies (University of Warsaw, 2011)
- PhD in Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies (University of Warsaw, 2016)
Research interests include analysis of everyday cultural practices, social affects, crisis of political imagination, and minority issues, with a focus on applying Deleuzean and Benjaminian theories to destabilize oppressive structures. Her work on Kafka's animal stories and street art explores broken metaphors and urban subversion, while her 2019 journal issue Praktyka Teoretyczna redefined resistance through "weak theory."
Scientific awards:
- Fellowship from the Foundation for Polish Science (2012–2016)
Advising and grants: Actively involved in academic editing and conference presentations, including keynotes on Jewish feminist theology and Kafka's linguistic struggles. Collaborated with institutions like the University of Nottingham and University of Warsaw's Faculty of Artes Liberales.
