Małgorzata Borkowska

Dr. Małgorzata Borkowska is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Ethics, Faculty of Philosophy, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her work bridges political philosophy, social ethics, and business ethics, with a focus on modern democratic challenges, political ideology, and citizenship models.

Education

• Catholic University of Lublin, Faculty of Philosophy (1995-2000)
• Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Faculty of Political Science (1998-2001)
• Doctor of Humanities in Philosophy (2005), dissertation on Axiological and instrumental concept of rationality of political decisions
• University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Inter-faculty Pedagogical Studies (2012-2013)

Research & Teaching

Her research explores the interplay between liberal democracy, populism, and ethical governance. She investigates citizenship models in post-political contexts, critiques of utilitarianism, and the moral dimensions of corporate and political behavior. Her publications analyze Chantal Mouffe's theories, European inequalities, and the geopolitical implications of initiatives like China's Belt and Road.

Recent works highlight tensions in democratic participation, the role of nonviolent resistance, and ideological reconstructions from Carl Schmitt to contemporary frameworks. Her scholarship emphasizes ethical foundations in both political and business spheres.

Publications & Conferences

Over the past decade, Dr. Borkowska has published 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Her work spans political theory, globalization, and moral philosophy, with notable contributions to debates on radical democracy, citizenship, and economic ethics. She has presented at national conferences, including papers on governance as the art of seduction and nonviolent struggle.