Professor Dr. Jörg Volbers

Biography

Jörg Volbers is a Professor at the Institute for Philosophy at Free University of Berlin, specializing in systematic and historical approaches to philosophy. His research focuses on experience and reason, practice and performativity, ethos, subjectivity, skepticism and realism in modernity. He teaches various courses covering topics in pragmatism, moral theory, and the philosophies of Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Heidegger. Over the years, he has held significant academic positions including guest professorships and roles in various research projects. His recent work engages with the critical appropriation of American pragmatism, particularly through the works of John Dewey. His publications and contributions to philosophy address practical dimensions of knowledge and critique, exploring the intersections of language, culture, and the performing arts. Volbers has edited numerous volumes and contributed extensively to philosophy journals, making a significant impact in contemporary philosophical discourse.

Research Interests

Experience