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Pärtel Piirimäe is a Professor of Intellectual History at the University of Tartu's Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics. His research focuses on early modern political ideas, international law, and the intellectual history of the Enlightenment in Europe and the Baltic region. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2007) and has held fellowships at institutions like the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study and Harvard University.
- Current Position: Full Professor (1.00 FTE) since 2018
- Administrative Roles: Head of Intellectual History Department, Member of University Senate
Research Interests: Exploration of natural law, serfdom debates in Baltic provinces, and the historical evolution of concepts like "natural rights" and "just war."
Recent Work: Published articles on Baltic Enlightenment, natural law theories, and the historiography of early modern periodization. Authored works include Põhjasõda. 1710. aasta kapitulatsioonid (2024) and Valgustusmõte Baltimaades (2024).
- Awards: Multiple fellowships and academic prizes, including the Pro Futura Scientia Fellowship
- Public Engagement: Active in policy discussions, including roles in Tartu City Council
