About
Stephane Madelrieux is a Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy of Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, serving as Deputy Director of the Institute for Philosophical Research of Lyon (IRPhiL) and Head of the Master 2 program in "Philosophy", specifically the "Contemporary Philosophy" track.
His teaching focuses on Metaphysics, Contemporary French Philosophy, and Modern and Contemporary Philosophy. He manages key courses including Contemporary Philosophy in French, Metaphysics, and Seminar on Research Methods and Dissertation Monitoring for the Master's program.
Madelrieux's research centers on pragmatism, empiricism, naturalism, and anti-foundationalism, with particular emphasis on contemporary American and French philosophy. His influential 2022 book "Philosophy of Radical Experiences" challenges the philosophical tradition that privileges radical experiences over ordinary life, arguing for the democratic potential of everyday experiences.
His recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on Bergsonism, pragmatist philosophy, and naturalism, with publications in prestigious journals including Archives of Philosophy and European Journal of Pragmatism and American Philosophy. His work examines how 20th century philosophers like Bergson, Deleuze, Bataille, and Foucault have conceptualized radical experiences.
Madelrieux has received significant media attention, with interviews on France Inter, France Culture, and features in publications like Critical Zone, Critical, and Le Monde. His ideas about the value of ordinary experiences have sparked meaningful philosophical discussion in both academic and public spheres.
