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Prof. Jakub Mácha serves as a Professor at the Aesthetics Seminar within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. His office is located in building A/A.107 at Arna Nováka 1, 602 00 Brno, with contact details including phone 549 49 3679 and email macha@phil.muni.cz. He actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the Program Board for both the Aesthetics bachelor's degree and Aesthetics and Cultural Studies master's degree programs.
Mácha's research centers on philosophical aesthetics, with specialized expertise in German Idealism (particularly Hegel), metaphor theory, and the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and artistic creativity. His teaching portfolio consistently features advanced seminars on historical aesthetics, including recurring courses like Chapters from the History of Aesthetics II: Hegel and innovative offerings such as AI in Art, Creativity, and Aesthetics. His scholarly approach bridges classical philosophical frameworks with contemporary digital culture, emphasizing both historical depth and modern applications in everyday aesthetic experiences.
As a dedicated supervisor, Mácha regularly leads Master's Thesis Seminars and Dissertation Seminars, guiding graduate research across philosophy and aesthetics. His academic activities extend to professional publications in Czech and international journals, participation in domestic and foreign conferences, and extensive source study projects. Current teaching assignments for Spring 2026 demonstrate his ongoing engagement with cutting-edge topics at the intersection of technology and artistic expression.