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Dr. Marie Chabbert is a Research Fellow in the French Section of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, and a member of St John's College. Her academic work focuses on the intersection of French philosophy, religious studies, and postsecular thought, examining how religious belief has evolved within French intellectual history from the 20th to 21st centuries.
Dr. Chabbert's educational background includes:
- PhD in French Studies from the University of Oxford
- MSc in Social Anthropology from the London School of Economics
- MPhil in Comparative European Culture from the University of Cambridge
- Double-BA in Politics and Lettres Modernes from Sciences Po Paris and La Sorbonne Paris IV
Her research explores the debates surrounding religious freedom and pluralism in twentieth and twenty-first century France, particularly examining how thinkers like Georges Bataille, Jacques Derrida, Gilles Deleuze, and Jean-Luc Nancy engage with the concept of the 'death of God' to challenge boundaries between religious and profane, theism and atheism. She is currently investigating a rapprochement between religious faith and scientific reasoning in contemporary French thought in response to ecological concerns and the postsecular condition. Her work bridges French philosophy, religious studies, anthropology of religion, and ecological thought, offering new perspectives on how we understand ourselves and our place in the universe.
Dr. Chabbert's publications reveal a strong focus on Jean-Luc Nancy's philosophy, with numerous contributions exploring themes of religion, secularism, and embodiment. Her work demonstrates an ongoing engagement with poststructuralist thought and its implications for understanding religious experience in contemporary society. She has established herself as a significant voice in the study of French philosophical engagements with religious questions, particularly through the lens of deconstruction and postsecular theory.
Among her notable recognitions:
- Selected as one of 18 'Young Religious Leaders' from Europe and the Middle East by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and United Nations Counter-Terrorism Center for the Edin programme (2021)
- Executive Committee member of the European Interfaith Youth Network of Religions for Peace
Beyond her academic work, Dr. Chabbert is actively engaged in public discourse as a freelance journalist for Le Monde and a regular contributor to Esprit magazine. She demonstrates a commitment to bridging academic philosophy with contemporary social and religious issues, participating in interfaith dialogue and international peace initiatives. Her work exemplifies the relevance of continental philosophy to pressing contemporary questions about religion, secularism, and ecological responsibility.
Dr. Chabbert's research contributes to several intellectual communities at Cambridge, including the Centre for the Study of Global Human Movement and the Cambridge Translation Studies Network, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to questions of religion, philosophy, and cultural exchange.
