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Assoc. Prof. Marek Picha, Ph.D. serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts in Brno, Czech Republic. His office is located in building A/A.119 at Arna Nováka 1, 602 00 Brno, where he can be reached at phone 549 49 6012.
Dr. Picha completed his habilitation procedure between January 2016 and February 2017, resulting in his appointment as Associate Professor in Philosophy. His academic journey includes earning an M.Sc. in Philosophy and Aesthetics in 2001, a Ph.D. in Philosophy in 2005, and his habilitation in Philosophy in 2017.
His research focuses primarily on thought experiments across various philosophical domains. His work spans epistemology, argumentation theory, philosophy of science, metaphilosophy, and modern philosophy. His international academic collaborations include stays at Université de Bourgogne (2003), University of Lancaster (2011), and University of Bergen (2019).
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory centered on thought experiments as methodological tools in philosophy. His work demonstrates deep engagement with epistemic justification, conceptual analysis, and the intersection of historical and contemporary philosophical approaches. His publications span both theoretical explorations and practical applications in critical thinking and argument reconstruction.
Dr. Picha contributes to academic governance as a member of the Industry Council for Philosophy and History of Science and Technology, and serves on the Program Board for Philosophy bachelor's and master's studies at Masaryk University.
His teaching portfolio includes courses on thought experiments, argumentation theory, epistemology, methodology of science, metaphilosophy, and modern philosophy, reflecting his diverse research interests and scholarly expertise.