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VISION:
Philosophy Addressing Global Challenges


MISSION:

  • Offer a rigorous teaching program in Philosophy
  • Offer Philosophy courses that are relevant for students in all disciplines
  • Offer high quality introductory courses in Philosophy, with relevance for students in all Faculties
  • Publish basic research in leading international Philosophy journals
  • Publish Philosophy research relevant for global public policy
  • Offer continuing education courses and participate actively in public policy debates

Startup meeting Fall 2024

Department of Philosophy at the University of Bergen is a large department, responsible both for the teaching of Philosophy at all levels and for teaching general education courses for students in all the Faculties of the University. We offer bachelor- and master-programs in Philosophy, and currently supervise thirteen doctoral candidates. We are also responsible for an interdisciplinary Rhetoric program. The Department is particularly strong in the areas of Ethics and Political Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Language, Logic and Mathematics, Philosophy of Science, Mind and Wittgenstein studies. Most of our faculty members are engaged in work that crosses into other disciplines including cognitive science, medicine, and environmental studies. We currently hold three prestigious major research grants on Logic, philosophy of causation and Wittgenstein’s philosophy of mathematics. The Department of Philosophy is home to the The Wittgenstein Archives.

Workshop
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Dec 05

Bergen Philosophy of Science Workshop

Thursday 5 and Friday 6 December The Department of Philosophy will host the 12th edition of the annual Bergen Philosophy of Science Workshop.

New Book!
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Wittgenstein on Practice - Back to the Rough Ground

The first volume devoted to the topic of Wittgenstein and practice. Contains essays from both internationally recognized and up-and-coming scholars. Directed at contemporary issues

Holberg Debate
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The 2024 Holberg Debate: ‘Is the West in Decline?’

At the 2024 Holberg Debate, Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Yanis Varoufakis and Konstantin Kisin will discuss whether or not the West is in decline.
New Book!
Book cover and the review text "This book is a lively affirmation of aesthetic expertise as robust, shared, and valued. - Eileen John, Warwick University

Aesthetic Expertise - An Exploration and Defense

In this first ever book-length study of aesthetic expertise, Ole Martin Skilleås outlines the nature and purpose of aesthetic expertise, with particular emphasis on the direction of attention, and examines how aesthetic expertise manifests across diverse roles within aesthetic practices.

New Book!
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Style, Method and Philosophy in Wittgenstein

Alois Pichler has published an Element - “Style, Method and Philosophy in Wittgenstein”, in the Cambridge Wittgenstein Elements series.