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Dr. Filip Karfík serves as Assistant Professor at the Institute of Philosophy and Religious Studies within the Faculty of Arts at Charles University in Prague. His academic career spans over three decades with continuous affiliation to the university since 1993, following his doctorate in 1996.
- PhD in Philosophy (1996), Charles University
- MA in Classical Philology (Latin-Greek combination, 1991), Charles University
- Research Fellow at CNRS Paris (1992), Universities of Geneva (1995-1996), Münster (1998-2000 Humboldt Fellowship)
His research centers on phenomenological philosophy with primary focus on Jan Patočka's work, particularly examining transcendence, intersubjectivity, and asubjective phenomenology across different phases of Patočka's intellectual development. He maintains strong expertise in ancient Greek philosophy, specializing in Platonic and Aristotelian interpretations through phenomenological lens. His methodological approach combines rigorous philological analysis with contemporary philosophical frameworks.
His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with continental philosophy traditions, particularly German phenomenology and Czech philosophical heritage. The publication record shows evolving focus from Heideggerian studies (early 1990s) toward comprehensive Patočka scholarship and ancient philosophy interpretations.
- Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship (1998-2000)
- Gottfried von Herder Prize Scholarship (1988/1989)
- Member: Academia Platonica Septima Monasteriensis
- Editorial board: Listy filologické, Reflexe, Kritický sborník
Karfík maintains active research collaboration through international academic networks. His current major project involves writing a German-language monograph Jan Patočka. Studien zu seiner Philosophie (approximately 200 pages) analyzing Patočka's phenomenological philosophy across different developmental stages. He participates in the Symposium Platonicum Pragense series and contributes to Czech philosophical journals.
