Michael Staudigl

Mag. Dr. Michael Staudigl, a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Philosophy, University of Vienna, is a leading scholar in phenomenology, philosophy of religion, and violence studies. His work bridges classical phenomenology (Husserl, Scheler) with radical phenomenology (Levinas, Marion) and postmodern religious theory.

• Led FWF-funded projects: 'Secularism and its Discontents' (P 29599), 'Revenge of the Sacred' (P 31919), and 'Religion beyond Myth and Enlightenment' (P 23255)
• Organized international conferences on religious violence, postsecularism, and phenomenological theory
• Co-authored with Jason Alvis and Christian Sternad, integrating ethics, theology, and social theory
• Recipient of APART fellowship from Austrian Academy of Sciences (2003–2006)

His research focuses on the paradoxes of religious violence, secularism's discontents, and the reinterpretation of transcendence in late modernity. The 15 most recent publications span topics from affective violence to post-pandemic religious ethics, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with continental philosophy and theology.

Scientific Awards:

• APART fellowship (2003–2006)

Staudigl teaches courses on phenomenology, ethics, and religious violence. His collaborations with institutions in Slovenia, France, and the U.S. underscore his transnational academic impact.