Matteo Bonotti

Senior Lecturer, Politics and International Relations Matteo.Bonotti@monash.edu

Biography

Matteo's research interests include linguistic justice, free speech, political liberalism, food justice, and the normative dimensions of partisanship. These interests are diverse but unified by a common underlying theme: ethical pluralism and cultural diversity in contemporary societies, and the question of how the state should respond to them.

articles

Stylised image of Chris Rock and Will Smith with a spinning top, and a tearout of the word ‘civility‘ in the background

Smith and lesson: The Oscars slap raises important moral questions about civility and incivility

Violence is never acceptable, but there are sometimes instances where incivility and impoliteness tied to the common good can help promote positive change.

Politics and society

Should new Australians have to pass an English test to become citizens?

Forcing people to pass an English test in order to become Australian citizens creates a range of practical and ethical problems, while producing little benefit for migrants and their host society.

Politics and society