Dr. Harald Wiltsche

Biography

Harald Wiltsche is a Professor of Philosophy of Science at Linköping University, specializing in epistemology, phenomenology, and the philosophy of physics. His research is centered on how embodied, situated subjects acquire knowledge of the world through thought experiments, mathematical models, and scientific instruments. He utilizes both analytic and continental traditions in philosophy, bringing a methodological orientation that is broadly phenomenological. His current work investigates conceptual change in the physical sciences, particularly the foundational aspects of quantum mechanics, probing issues of measurement, probability, and objectivity. Wiltsche's approach considers the role of agency within the structures of experimental intervention and the fragility of evidence in modern theoretical constructs. With a background that includes positions at the University of Graz, Stanford University, and the University of Toronto, he is actively engaged in the discourse on the histories and methodologies that shape scientific practices. Wiltsche's teaching encompasses a wide range of courses in philosophy of science and ethics, presenting to varied audiences from large introductory classes to specialized interdisciplinary seminars. He is also involved in editing the upcoming Oxford Handbook of Phenomenology of Science, set for publication in 2026.

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