Modrzejewska Magdalena

Magdalena Modrzejewska is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora, Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland. She holds a PhD in political science (2007) and has held visiting positions at Boston University, the University of Toronto, and the University of Rochester.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Jagiellonian University (2007)
• M.A. in Cultural Studies, Jagiellonian University (2003)
• M.A. in Political Science, Jagiellonian University (2001)

Research Interests:

Her work centers on the intellectual history of North and Latin America, with a focus on libertarian and anarchist thought, human rights, and 19th-century radical movements. She extensively studies figures like Josiah Warren and Robert Nozick, and explores themes such as individualist anarchism, the philosophy of freedom, and North American political identity.

Publication Trends:

Her recent scholarly output includes analyses of Pestalozzian influence on Warren, debates on Latin American philosophy, and the labor theory of value in American utopian experiments. Her work bridges political theory, history of ideas, and comparative philosophical traditions across the Americas.

Scientific Awards:

• Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF) scholarship (2005)
• Senior Fulbright Fellow at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (2011–2012)

Grants and Advising:

She leads a research project funded by the Jagiellonian University’s POB Heritage program titled "The Potential of the Labor Theory of Value," exploring Adam Smith’s ideas in the context of 19th-century American utopian and anarchistic experiments. While no formal students are listed, she contributes to academic mentoring through conference supervision and collaborative research. She has also co-edited volumes on Canadian political thought and translated key intelligence reports.

Labs and Research Teams:

She is affiliated with the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora, where she contributes to interdisciplinary research on American political and cultural thought, participates in the Prof. Bartnicki Forum, and collaborates on projects related to North American philosophy and diaspora studies.