Dr. Jörg Volbers

Professor

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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

Professor

2018-10-01 — Present

Institute for Philosophy, Free University of Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Teaching and conducting research in philosophy, with a focus on pragmatism and modern philosophical discourse.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.