Stephen G. Engelmann

Stephen G. Engelmann is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His work focuses on the history of political and social thought, with expertise in British political thought, political economy, and biopolitics. He holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University.

Engelmann's research explores the intersection of political economy and intellectual history, particularly through figures like Bentham and Mill. His publications include monographs such as Imagining Interest in Political Thought and Economic Rationality, alongside articles analyzing legal theory, neoliberalism, and queer utilitarianism.

His current research includes studies on the history of social science and biopolitical frameworks. While no specific grants or labs are noted, his work engages deeply with interdisciplinary methodological debates.