Alexandros Schismenos Ph.D.

Alexandros Schismenos is a distinguished contemporary Greek researcher, born in Athens in 1978.

He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Ioannina, Greece and is a post-doctoral researcher at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The core of Schismenos's scholarly pursuits consistently explores fundamental themes of social autonomy, the principles of direct democracy, and the rigorous critical analysis of social-historical phenomena.His research endeavors extend significantly into the philosophical implications of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, where he advocates for a nuanced perspective. Furthermore, he champions the concept of "cosmolocalism" as a viable pathway for profound social transformation.

Schismenos's intellectual approach is characterized by its capacity to transcend conventional philosophical boundaries. His work actively bridges diverse fields such as continental philosophy, political theory, social ecology, and the philosophy of technology. This broad scope is not merely a collection of disparate interests but rather reflects a fundamental intellectual commitment to addressing real-world problems through a philosophical lens. His work embodies a profound commitment to the dynamic integration of theory and practice, where his lived experiences in these movements undoubtedly shape theoretical inquiries, and philosophical frameworks, in turn, provide intellectual grounding and direction for his activism.

. He is also the author of "Castoriadis and Autonomy in the Twenty-First Century" (Bloomsbury 2020), "Common Futures: Social Transformation and Political Ecology" (Black Rose Books, 2020), "Castoriadis Against Heidegger: Time and Existence" (Black Rose Books, 2024), "Artificial Intelligence & Barbarism: A Critique of Digital Reason" (Athens School, 2025)