Marjan Ivković

Marjan Ivković serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, University of Belgrade, specializing in critical theory's application to contemporary sociological and philosophical challenges. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of power structures in neoliberal societies.

His academic credentials include:

• BA and MA in Sociology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade
• PhD in Sociology, University of Cambridge (2014)

Ivković's research centers on critical theory as an interdisciplinary synthesis of political philosophy and social research, with particular focus on diagnosing mechanisms of social domination through Honneth's recognition theory and Bourdieusian frameworks. He investigates how neoliberal transformations reshape power dynamics, emphasizing the role of reflexivity in sustaining or challenging oppressive structures. His methodology integrates continental philosophy with empirical social analysis to address systemic inequalities.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent engagement with critical theory's evolution, particularly through examinations of violence-reflexivity intersections (2022) and Bourdieu's theoretical contributions (2021). These works collectively advance understandings of critique's function within domination realities, highlighting tensions between theoretical frameworks and lived social experiences in contemporary capitalism.

Ivković actively participates in international collaborative projects and academic forums, contributing to global critical theory discourse through conference presentations and research seminars. His institutional affiliation with IFDT connects him to multidisciplinary networks examining social transformation across Balkan and European contexts.

The Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory houses specialized research laboratories including CriticLab (Social Critique), DigiLab (Digital Society), and ShoahLab (Holocaust Studies), providing Ivković with an interdisciplinary environment for theoretical development and empirical investigation of social domination mechanisms.