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Prof. Dr. Marcel Senn is a retired Full Professor of Legal History, Contemporary Legal History, and Legal Philosophy at the University of Zurich (UZH), where he served as Dean (2008–2010) and Vice Dean (2006–2008). His research focuses on legal philosophy, Spinoza's influence on legal thought, and comparative legal systems, particularly Chinese legal studies. He holds a Walther Hug Prize (1983) for his doctoral work. Notable contributions include Legal History – A Cultural-Historical Outline (2007) and Legal and Social Philosophy (2017). He delivered his final lecture on Neoliberalism and North American Theories of Justice in 2019. His career included roles in banking and legal administration before academia.
Education & Career: Studied Law at UZH (born 1954), habilitated in 1991 with work on Spinoza. Professional roles included legal advisor at UBS and Swiss cantonal institutions. Active in academic societies like the Swiss Association for Legal and Social Philosophy (SVRSP).
Research Interests: Legal historiography, secular modernity, comparative legal systems (e.g., Sino-Marxism), and interdisciplinary legal studies. He organized conferences on topics like Maoism vs. Sinomarxism and Spinoza’s legacy.
Awards: Walther Hug Prize (1983), symposium in his honor (2019) highlighting his critical contributions to legal history and philosophy.
Publications: Over 160 works, including monographs, edited volumes, and articles on Spinoza, legal methodology, and global legal philosophy. His work bridges historical and contemporary legal thought, emphasizing cultural contexts.
