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Michael Forster is a Visiting Professor at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1985, and the Alexander von Humboldt Professor at Bonn University since 2013. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (1987) and a BA from Oxford University (1980). At Bonn, he serves as holder of the Chair in Theoretical Philosophy and Co-director of the International Center for Philosophy.
- Education: PhD (1987), Princeton University; BA (1980), Oxford University
Forster's research spans historical and systematic philosophy. Historically, he specializes in German philosophy (Kant, Hegel, Herder, Nietzsche) and ancient philosophy (Homer, Presocratics, Plato). Systematically, his interests include epistemology (especially skepticism), philosophy of language (broadly defined, encompassing thought-art relationships, animal cognition, and translation theory), moral/political philosophy, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of history. His method often integrates historical analysis with contemporary systematic inquiry, exemplified by works on Hegel’s skepticism and Wittgenstein’s linguistic theories.
His publications include books on German philosophy of language, Kant’s skepticism, Wittgenstein’s grammar theories, and Herder’s writings. At the University of Chicago, he co-teaches advanced seminars on Nietzsche’s value creation, Marx’s philosophy, and hermeneutics with Brian Leiter, focusing on genealogical analysis, ideological critique, and philosophical interpretation. His academic contributions also extend to courses on the historical development of moral, legal, and political philosophies.
- Scientific Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Professor
