Benjamin Bewersdorf

Benjamin Bewersdorf is the Academic Director of Education and Lecturer at University College Groningen, part of the University of Groningen. He holds a PhD in formal epistemology from the University of Konstanz and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Konstanz and the University of Groningen's Faculty of Philosophy. His research focuses on epistemic justification, Bayesian epistemology, and interdisciplinary philosophy. He teaches courses in Philosophy of Science, Decision Making, and innovative pedagogical methods. Awards include a 2017 teaching innovation fellowship. He has led academic guidance and teaching communities, including roles at the Teaching Academy. His recent work explores art-philosophy intersections, co-authored with students. He is affiliated with the University College Groningen and has published widely in philosophy and education.

Research interests span formal epistemology, decision theory, and teaching innovation. His publications include peer-reviewed chapters and articles in journals like Synthese. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending philosophy with psychology and economics in teaching. Recent work includes exploring art as evidence in philosophical inquiry.