Stefan Riegelnik

Stefan Riegelnik is an academic researcher and administrator at the University of Zurich's Philosophical Seminar within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds dual roles as IT Manager/IT Responsible for the department and as Doctoral Coordinator for the Graduate School of the PhF and the Graduate Schools of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

His research interests focus on philosophy of language, semantics, and Wittgenstein studies, with particular emphasis on truth conditions, contextualism, and the interdependence of truth and meaning. Riegelnik has published extensively on these topics since 2007, with his monograph on Donald Davidson's theory of interpretation serving as a cornerstone of his scholarly work.

Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on semantic theory, contextual meaning, and philosophical interpretation, with increasing attention to social dimensions of language and perception in his more recent work. His publications span journal articles, book chapters, edited volumes, and conference presentations, demonstrating engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of philosophical linguistics.

Riegelnik completed his doctoral dissertation on Donald Davidson's theory of interpretation at WU Vienna in 2007, establishing his expertise in truth-conditional semantics and interpretation theory. His academic career combines philosophical scholarship with technical administration, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary philosophy departments.