Manfred Gabriel

Manfred Gabriel is an Associate Professor at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Social Geography. He has been employed at the university since 1986, contributing to research and teaching in social theory, cultural sociology, and transdisciplinary cultural studies.

• Research areas include sociological action theory, paradigm pluralism in sciences, cultural studies, and social psychiatry
• Active in editorial roles (e.g., Austrian Journal of Sociology) and university governance

Research Trends: His publications focus on cultural sociology, theoretical sociology, and interdisciplinary analysis. Key themes include:

• Paradigm pluralism in sciences
• Power dynamics in social theory
• Cultural critique of economic systems
• Intersections of art, society, and theory

Recent Publications (2020–2019) explore creativity, cultural sociology, and socio-political analysis, particularly examining topics like Donald Trump's leadership through Weberian theory and the cultural reception of operatic figures.

Teaching & Committees: He has taught social psychiatry externally and held significant roles in university committees, including Works Council Chairman and leadership positions in the university union for academic staff.