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Magnus Hörnqvist is an active faculty member in the Department of Criminology at Stockholm University, where he maintains office space in Room C 636 at Universitetsvägen 10 C, plan 6. His professional email is magnus.hornqvist@criminology.su.se, indicating current institutional affiliation.
Hörnqvist's research focuses on the intersection of philosophy and social science, particularly examining desire theory within power structures, critical social theory, and the philosophical dimensions of punishment. His work traces specific aspects of agency, including conditions for critical transcendence and the regressive satisfaction of desire through punishment. A current project investigates the transformative potential of desire, aiming to advance a critical theory of desire and its role in societal conflicts.
His recent publications (2020-2023) reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining how philosophical traditions interact with social research, particularly in understanding recognition dynamics, neoliberal security provision, and the historical dimensions of penal pleasure. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement across criminology, philosophy, and social theory, with particular attention to Hegelian traditions and contemporary critical theory.
Hörnqvist teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses including The Sociology of Punishment and Current Criminological Theory, indicating his active role in academic instruction and mentorship. His research appears in reputable journals such as Philosophy & Social Criticism, Constellations, and Punishment & Society, reflecting scholarly recognition within his fields of expertise.
