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Gent Carrabregu

Assistant Professor

RIT Kosovo

Gent Carrabregu

Assistant Professor

RIT Kosovo

Bio

Gent Carrabregu holds a PhD in Political Science from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL, USA). His research interests are in the fields of contemporary political theory, history of political thought, political and moral philosophy, and international relations. His PhD thesis is a political-theoretic study of Kant’s late treatise The Conflict of the Faculties and its effective history in the ethical-political thought of G.W.F. Hegel, Hannah Arendt, and Jürgen Habermas. His research articles and other writings have appeared in international journals such as History of European Ideas, Constellations, Political Theory, Contemporary Political Theory, and Theory & Event. After finishing his PhD, Dr. Carrabregu was a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Scientist at Duke University, where he conducted research in political theory and taught courses on American Political Thought and Frankfurt School Critical Theory. 

Select Scholarship

Journal Articles (peer-reviewed):

“Arendt’s Idea of the University.”History of European Ideas 47, no. 4 (2021): 604-634.

“Habermas on Solidarity: An Immanent Critique.” Constellations 23, no. 4 (December 2016): 507-522.

Book Reviews/Review Essays/Symposia:

“A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body Politic.” Syndicate (October 2022).

Review of A Philosopher’s Economist: David Hume and the Rise of Capitalismby Margaret Schabas & Carl Wennerlind. Contemporary Political Theory 21 (Suppl 4): 182-186 (2022). 

“Rethinking Rawls and Habermas: New Paradigms of Judgment and Justification.” Political Theory 43, no. 1 (February 2015): 144-152.

“The Democratic Limits of the Ethical Turn.”Theory & Event 16, no. 3 (September 2013).

Currently Teaching

COMM-201
3 Credits
The public speaking course is designed to equip the student with knowledge of the theories and principles necessary for formal public speaking. Informative and persuasive speeches are the focus with emphasis on organization, evidence, language use, strategy, delivery, and effective use of media aids. Public speaking is generally offered each semester.
POLS-120
3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide a basic knowledge of the field of international relations. Among the topics to be addressed are key theoretical concepts, themes and controversies in the field such as: important state and non-state actors in international politics, security, economic relations between states, levels of analysis, and schools of thought.
POLS-205
3 Credits
This course examines the role of ethics in international politics. It will address topics such as humanitarian intervention, just war, the ethics of immigration, international economic justice, accountability in international development aid, and the ethical role of international organizations and non-state actors. Special attention will be given to thinkers who discuss the promise and limits of ethics in international politics and who give an account of the force of international law in establishing ethical norms throughout international political history.
POLS-210
3 Credits
The course provides a mode of analysis for the study of political systems. Basic concepts of political science are utilized to present a descriptive and analytical examination of various political systems that can be classified as liberal democracies, post-communist, newly industrializing countries, and Third World. Particular attention is paid to the governmental structure, current leadership and major issues of public policy of those selected political systems under review.
POLS-345
3 Credits
A study of the politics of the policy process covering these basic questions: How do public problems get to the agenda of government? How does government formulate policy alternatives? How does government legitimate public policy? How does government implement public policy? How does government evaluate public policy?
POLS-435
3 Credits
Provides a general overview of the political ideas, concepts, issues and principles which taken together compose the stream of American political thought. Examines major controversies, which have marked the developing body of the literature by examining the contributions of major political thinkers.
POLS-525
3 Credits
Special topics will examine a political theme, issue or problem at an advanced undergraduate level. The subject matter examined will vary from year to year according to the availability of faculty and the interests of students. The course is designed especially for those whose interest in politics goes beyond the requirements of the liberal arts curriculum. (Class 3, Credit 3 (varies)
SOIS-299
1 - 4 Credits
Special topics are experimental courses offered per semester.