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Kevin M. Cahill is a Professor of Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy and First Semester Studies, University of Bergen (UiB). He is an active researcher with a strong focus on Wittgenstein studies, skepticism, and philosophical anthropology, and is affiliated with the Wittgenstein Research Group and Wittgenstein Archives in Bergen (WAB).
His main research interests include:
- Skepticism and its anthropological dimensions
- Philosophy of the Social Sciences
- Wittgenstein's philosophy and its applications
- The relationship between Analytic and Continental philosophy
- Cultural philosophy and philosophical anthropology
Professor Cahill's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory from early work on the Tractatus and ethics toward more recent explorations of cultural philosophy and anthropological perspectives on skepticism. His publications span ethics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mathematics, and cultural theory, with a growing emphasis on applying Wittgensteinian insights to diverse philosophical domains.
His notable recognition includes:
- Norwegian Research Council Fripro-Frihumsam Research Grant for 'Mathematics with a Human Face' project (2019-2023)
- Leadership of the NordForsk Nordic Network for Philosophical Anthropology (2010-2013)
Professor Cahill actively supervises doctoral students and has been involved in significant research projects. His 'Mathematics with a Human Face' project received approximately 10 million kroner from the Norwegian Research Council and included positions for a PhD student and postdoctoral fellow. He teaches courses on Wittgenstein, Origins of Analytic Philosophy, Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Philosophy of Language, and Existentialism, emphasizing the practical application of philosophical concepts to contemporary issues.
