Konstantinos Tsoukalas (Athens, 1937–2026) was a distinguished Greek sociologist, academic, author, and politician. With a background in law, philosophy of law, and sociology, he taught at universities in Greece and abroad and emerged as one of the most important figures in Greek social thought.

He served as a professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as scientific director and president of the National Center for Social Research, and in 2015 was elected to the Hellenic Parliament as a national representative. In 2025, he was elected a full member of the Academy of Athens, in the field of Sociology.

His work focused on the state, social inequalities, political power, social reproduction, and modern Greek society. Through his studies and books, he exerted a significant influence on public and academic discourse, combining sociological analysis with historical interpretation and critical reflection.

Photo from the Thanasis Vasileiou Archive

His death on August 17, 2026, marks the loss of an intellectual who, through his work and presence, left an indelible mark on contemporary Greek social thought. His legacy lives on through his writings and the discussions they continue to spark.

In memory of his passing, the photo gallery below features a farewell retrospective of Konstantinos Tsoukalas’s interview with Thanasis Vassiliou, from Issue 11 of Days of Art in Greece.