Franz Knappik

Franz Knappik is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy, University of Bergen. His research bridges historical and systematic philosophy, focusing on Classical German Philosophy (Kant, Hegel, Fichte), philosophy of mind, social philosophy, and decolonial approaches. He coordinates the 'Critical Theories Colloquium' and co-organizes workshops on Hegel and colonialism.

Research interests include Hegel's metaphysics, postcolonial thought, racism, and post-truth phenomena. He critiques Hegel's legacy regarding racism and colonialism, collaborating with scholars like Daniel James. His work spans philosophy of mind (self-knowledge, pathologies of consciousness) and social metaphysics (objective kinds, racial taxonomy).

Publications include Im Reich der Freiheit (2013), edited volumes on agency and racism in Hegel, and articles on Hegel's racism, Kant's moral psychology, and joint action phenomenology. He actively engages with public debates on Hegel's colonialist implications through media interviews and blog discussions.