Engel Pascal

Pascal Engel is a Professor and Directeur d'études at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris since 2012. He previously held positions including Ordinary Professor of Contemporary Philosophy at the University of Geneva (2006–present), Full Professor at Université Paris IV-Sorbonne (1998–2006), and Visiting Professorships at institutions like K.U.Leuven and the University of Hong Kong. His research spans the history of contemporary French philosophy, philosophy of logic, analytic philosophy, and epistemology.

• Key roles: Director of Studies at EHESS, Chair of Contemporary Philosophy at University of Geneva.
• Awards include Prix Louis Liard (1991), Junior membership of Institut Universitaire de France (1993–1998), and Fellowships at the Norwegian Academy of Sciences.

Engel’s work emphasizes the normativity of truth, belief, and mental content. He explores foundational questions in analytic philosophy, including the nature of truth, epistemic norms, and the relationship between logic and language. His research also engages with historical figures like Frege and Davidson, while addressing contemporary debates on belief, acceptance, and epistemic responsibility.

His publications include influential works such as The Norm of Truth (1991), Ramsey, Truth and Success (2002), and Truth (2002). His articles critically analyze topics like the norms governing mental states, pragmatism in epistemology, and the philosophical implications of truth’s role in cognition.

Engel has led academic organizations like the Société de Philosophie Analytique (1993–1997) and contributed to international collaborations, including the Center of Advanced Study in Norway. His scholarly network spans Europe, with affiliations in France, Switzerland, the UK, and beyond.