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Doina-Cristina Rusu is a Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in the history of natural philosophy and early modern intellectual traditions. Her work intersects philosophy, science, and spirituality in the pre-Newtonian era.
- Current affiliation: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Key research focus: Action at a distance, Vitalism, and Francis Bacon’s natural philosophy
Her research explores how early modern thinkers like Bacon and Anne Conway conceptualized motion, sensory deception, and vitalist ideas, often challenging mechanistic paradigms. By examining topics such as material spirits and active matter, she contributes to debates on the naturalization of magic and metaphysical frameworks.
Rusu’s recent publications emphasize the interplay between spirituality and scientific inquiry in the 17th century. For example, her 2022 article on Action at a Distance contextualizes Bacon’s theories within broader pre-Newtonian debates, while her work on Anne Conway highlights a unique blend of vitalism and metaphysics.
