Personal profile
Research interests
- Social and political philosophy
- Global justice
- Egalitarianism
- Internet ethics
- Political authority
- Kant's practical philosophy
Biography
After undergraduate studies at the University of Greifswald (Germany) and postgraduate studies at the Free University Berlin (Germany), the Technical University Berlin (Germany), the University of Auckland (New Zealand), Universiteit Utrecht (The Netherlands), and Linköpings Universitet (Sweden), I obtained my doctorate in political philosophy from the University of Warwick. During my PhD studies, I spent 1 ½ years as a visiting research student at the University of Arizona (USA). Subsequently, I spent a year as Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science of the Central European University (Hungary) and a bit more than 2 years as Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute for Political Science of the Goethe University Frankfurt (Germany) before starting my post as Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham in 2016.
Keywords
- B Philosophy (General)
- JC Political theory
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Internet and Communications
Reglitz, M., 20 Aug 2025, Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Human Rights. Tomalty, J. & Woods, K. (eds.). Routledge, p. 327-341 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Free Internet Access as a Human Right
Reglitz, M., 21 Nov 2024, Cambridge University Press.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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The Tortoise and the Hare: The importance of being connected
Reglitz, M. & Bortolotti, L. (Contributor), Mar 2024Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
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The Philosophy Garden
Bortolotti, L., Murphy-Hollies, K. (Contributor), D'Olimpio, L. (Contributor), Reglitz, M. (Contributor), Williams, J. (Contributor) & Brozzo, C. (Contributor), 1 Nov 2023Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site
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The Socio-Economic Argument for the Human Right to Internet Access
Reglitz, M., Nov 2023, In: Politics, Philosophy & Economics. 22, 4, p. 441–469 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Free Internet Access as a Human Right
Reglitz, M. (Principal Investigator)
1/04/23 → 29/02/24
Project: Research Councils
Activities
- 1 Outreach
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Philosophy Workshop for schools on Overcoming Prejudice and Tackling Disagreement
Bortolotti, L. (Organiser), Williams, J. (Contributor), Murphy-Hollies, K. (Contributor) & Reglitz, M. (Contributor)
11 Jun 2024Activity: Engagement and Public events › Outreach
Press/Media
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New Scientist: We need to establish free internet access as a standalone human right
20/08/25
1 Media contribution
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The Page 99 Test: Merten Reglitz's "Free Internet Access as a Human Right"
5/12/24
1 Media contribution
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Wales Online: Calls for free internet access to be made a human right
21/11/24
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AOL - Free internet access should be made a human right – study
21/11/24
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Daily Mail: Free internet access should be made a human right - study
21/11/24
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