Researchers at the Department work whithin the disciplines Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas. Research is often carried out within the the frame of a collaborative project, or by individual scholars. Visit our project presentations to learn more.
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Philosopher to receive 2 million Euro to study attention
That which can influence our attention can hold great power. Now Sebastian Watzl gets funding from the European Research Council to study how and why this happens.
The myth of the artist genius was influenced by Edvard Munch
A prominent Munch biography inspired by psychoanalysis, the racial theory of its time, and the artist's self representation has contributed to the artist myth.
To become happy, we need enough time
According to Aristotle we need more than one good day to live a happy life. But how much time do we need in order to achieve happiness? Philosopher Hilde Vinje has been searching for the answer.
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Publications
- "Denial as a sense of entitlement: assessing the role of culture" (2021) Vetlesen, Arne Johan
- In the steps of Birgitta of Sweden: the reluctant authority of Paola Antonia Negri (1508–1555) (2021) Cappuccilli, Eleonora