About
Adrian Haddock is a Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Leipzig (since April 2023). Previously, he held positions at the University of Stirling, Scotland, including Lecturer (2004–2011) and Senior Lecturer (2011–2022). His research focuses on self-consciousness, the relationship between analytic philosophy and German Idealism (inspired by Kant, Wittgenstein, and Frege), and the philosophical implications of language. He has been a visiting scholar at universities including Oslo, Chicago, and Leipzig, and held a Humboldt Foundation research fellowship (2017–2018).
- Education:
- B.A. English Literature & Film Studies (1995–1998), University of East Anglia
- M.Sc. Philosophy (1998–1999), London School of Economics
- Ph.D. Philosophy (1999–2003), University of Exeter
- Teaching: Covers theoretical philosophy broadly, emphasizing historical and systematic approaches. Key topics include language philosophy, philosophy of mind/action, aesthetics, German Idealism, and the history of philosophy.
His work explores how self-consciousness interacts with language as a spatiotemporally localized multiplicity, bridging analytic and continental traditions. Recent publications address themes like self-transparency, observation-based knowledge, and the philosophical significance of signs.
He collaborates with colleagues such as Dr. Nikolaos Psarros (Associate Professor) and leads research initiatives like the Research College Analytic German Idealism (FAGI). Office hours: Tuesdays 3:00–4:00 PM by email appointment.
