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Prof. G Glas is an Endowed Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding chairs in Philosophy of Neuroscience (Amsterdam UMC) and Christian Philosophy (Faculty of Humanities). He is a psychiatrist and philosopher with dual expertise in medicine (MD, University of Amsterdam, 1981) and philosophy (MA cum laude, VU Amsterdam, 1982). His research focuses on conceptual/normative interfaces between philosophy, psychiatry, neuroscience, and society, notably developing the 'normative practice approach' for healthcare ethics. He advises multiple organizations including NWO and ZonMW, and leads editorial roles for Philosophia Reformata and Philosophy, Psychiatry, Philosophy. He chairs the Foundation for Psychiatry and Religion and contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations.
Educational Background:
- MD, University of Amsterdam (1981)
- MA Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1982)
Research Interests: Explores ethical and conceptual challenges in mental healthcare, neuroscience-philosophy intersections, and the role of spirituality in medical practice. His work bridges clinical psychiatry with philosophical frameworks, addressing issues like euthanasia ethics, mental disorder classification, and interdisciplinary care models.
Professional Roles: Served as psychiatrist at UMC Utrecht (1985–2001) and Dimence Groep (2001–present), director of psychiatric residency training (2001–2020), and held chairs at Leiden University (1992–2009) and LUMC (2006–2012). Active in policy advisory roles and public engagement through media commentary on healthcare ethics.
Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives at the Abraham Kuyper Centre for Science and Religion, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across medicine, theology, and philosophy to address societal challenges in healthcare.
