Beer Prakken

Beer Prakken is an interfaculty PhD candidate at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Department of Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy and the Department of European Literature and Culture. In his PhD research, Beer analyzes the role of play and humor in political rhetoric and the ethics surrounding it. His interests center on contemporary political phenomena such as Trumpism, populism, and the concept of dark play trolling as a radicalizing force in political discourse.

At the Center of Cultural Sociology, Beer will be researching the affective experiences at political campaign rallies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy, cultural sociology, and political theory, contributing to a deeper understanding of play and humor in contemporary politics (Visiting Assistant in Research -  Spring 2025)