Jan Guido Michel

Jan Guido Michel is an academic at the University of Düsseldorf, currently serving as an Interim Professor of Theoretical Philosophy (Epistemology and Philosophy of Language). He is an Associate Editor at Philosophia and has held visiting and research positions at institutions like the University of Connecticut and the University of Münster.

• Education: Dr. phil. (summa cum laude) from the University of Münster (2010), Master of Arts in Philosophy and English Philology from the University of Münster (2005).

His research focuses on the intersections of philosophy of mind, language, and science, particularly the question of whether machines can perform speech acts. He is developing a philosophy of scientific discovery, bridging epistemology, social ontology, and interdisciplinary practices with fields like cognitive science, linguistics, and theology.

Michel’s recent publications explore scientific discovery, AI ethics, extended mind theory, and interdisciplinary methodologies. He collaborates with diverse disciplines and has edited volumes on topics such as environmental philosophy and the role of physics in philosophy of mind.

Memberships include the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Society for Analytic Philosophy (GAP), and the German Society for Philosophy (DGPhil).