Arne Strand

Arne Strand is a Lecturer Emeritus at the Department of Philosophy, University of Oslo. Specializing in Existential Philosophy (Exphil) since 1990, his work focuses on Nietzsche’s critique of Christianity, Paul Ricoeur’s theories of time and narrativity, and philosophical inquiries into science and logic. He served as Head of Subject for Exphil from July 2017 to July 2018.

Education:

• DEA (Advanced Studies Diploma) from France focusing on:
  • Nietzsche’s Antichrist and its apologetic dimensions
  • Ricoeur’s analysis of time and narrative structures

Research Interests: Strand’s interdisciplinary work bridges existential thought with modern philosophical inquiry. His research explores how narrative structures shape human understanding of time, the ethical dimensions of Nietzsche’s critiques, and foundational questions in logic and the philosophy of science.

Publications: He has authored three major works: Summa Summarum (2003), Logiske tanker (2002), and Tanker om vitenskap (2001), which collectively address existential philosophy, formal logic, and the philosophical underpinnings of scientific inquiry.

Grants & Awards: No specific grants or awards mentioned in the provided materials.

Advising & Teams: No advisee students or active research teams documented here. His contributions are primarily through individual scholarly output and administrative leadership in philosophy education.