Dr. Bettina Bergo

Biography

Bettina Bergo is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the Université de Montréal. Her research specialization includes phenomenology, focusing on key figures such as Levinas, Husserl, and Heidegger, as well as contemporary French philosophy. She possesses a strong background in feminist philosophy, the history of psychology and psychoanalysis, and the philosophy of social sciences. Bettina has also contributed to political philosophy, particularly Hegelian thought. She is a member of the Canada Research Chair in Transcendental Philosophy and has supervised numerous theses at the graduate level. Her recent projects include a seminar on Levinas and various interdisciplinary research initiatives that explore the connections among phenomenology, psychoanalysis, and sociality. Her academic work critically engages with contemporary philosophical issues, emphasizing the interplay between subjectivity and intersubjectivity. Bettina's research interests also extend to Nietzsche's philosophy and the evolution of concepts related to ethical inquiry within modern contexts. She is actively involved in mentoring students and shaping the next generation of philosophers.

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