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Peter Gilgen is an Associate Professor in the Department of German Studies at Cornell University, where he also serves as the Director of the Institute for German Cultural Studies. His academic focus encompasses eighteenth to twentieth-century literature, philosophy, aesthetics, and systems theory, with a particular emphasis on German Idealism, poetic theory, and media theory. Gilgen has contributed extensively to the field, authoring and editing multiple monographs and volumes, including 'Lektüren der Erinnerung: Lessing, Kant, Hegel' and 'Niklas Luhmann: Introduction to Systems Theory'. His scholarly articles appear in notable journals and collected volumes, addressing themes of memory, rationality, ethics, and the intersections between literature and media. He is an active participant in cultural discourse, engaging with contemporary issues through publications in various journals. Additionally, Gilgen teaches courses that explore the dynamics of aesthetics and literature against ecological and historical backdrops.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaching and research in German literature and cultural studies.
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