Professor Dr. Nathan Wildman

Biography

Nathan Wildman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Tilburg University, with a focus on theoretical philosophy and aesthetics. He is a member of the Tilburg center for Logic and Philosophy of Science (TiLPS) and has previously taught at institutions including the University of Glasgow and the University of Hamburg. Wildman's primary research interests lie in metaphysics, the philosophy of language, logic, and aesthetics, particularly concerning the foundations of alethic modality and the nature of fictional truth. He is especially intrigued by interactive fictions such as video games and augmented/virtual reality. Wildman is also an associate member of the Phlox Research Group at the Vienna Centre for Study of Perceptual Experience. Currently, he is engaged in several projects, including exploring digital aesthetics and the phenomenon of voyeuristic gaming on platforms like Twitch. His work integrates insights from philosophy and technology, anticipating future developments in how digital culture intertwines with human experience.

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