A Voice for Contemporary Europe

Lea Ypi, a Fellow of the British Academy and Professor of Political Theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science, also holds positions as Honorary Professor at the Australian National University and is a Permanent Fellow of the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin.

Recent Contributions and Achievements

In a significant development this year, Ypi delivered the fourth edition of the prestigious Speech to Europe at Vienna’s Judenplatz on May 15. In her address, she presented a compelling argument that migration is not the root cause of Europe’s social and political crises, but rather a symptom of deeper issues in democracy, social justice, and international solidarity, exacerbated by capitalist exploitation and exclusionary citizenship practices.

New Literary Venture

Her latest work, ‘Indignity,’ is scheduled for publication in the UK on September 4th, with pre-orders already available. The book demonstrates Ypi’s unique ability to blend philosophical insight with narrative storytelling, exploring different philosophical perspectives on dignity and morality through various characters. A central theme of the work is the Kantian concept of moral agency and human dignity in challenging circumstances, connecting directly to her ongoing academic research.

Academic Impact and Recognition

Ypi’s academic excellence has been recognized with the British Academy Prize for Excellence in Political Science and the Leverhulme Prize for Outstanding Research Achievement. She maintains an active presence in public intellectual discourse through her role as co-editor of a political philosophy journal and contributes regularly to The Guardian and Financial Times.

Looking Forward

Her upcoming work includes ‘Territorial Justice,’ contracted with Princeton University Press for 2026, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to addressing crucial contemporary political and social issues through both academic and public engagement channels.