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Mika Perälä is a University Researcher at the Department of Philosophy, History and Arts Studies at the University of Helsinki. He serves as a Supervisor in the Doctoral Program in Philosophy, Arts and Society and holds a Docentship contract in the same department. His research spans multiple domains within Philosophy, with a focus on Ancient Philosophy, History of Logic, and Philosophy of Mind, particularly through Aristotelian frameworks.
- Key research areas: Ancient Philosophy, History of Logic, Philosophy of Mind, Ethics, Philosophy Education
- Recent projects include the ArZo project on Aristotelian animal studies (2025–2029) and a study on health and fragility in Ancient Thought (2025–2029)
Research Trends: His 2024–2025 publications focus on Philosophy for Children pedagogy, Aristotelian perception theories, and educational logic. Notable works include causal modeling in community inquiry (2024) and ethical skill development in Finnish basic education (2025).
Academic Engagement: Active in international scholarly networks, Perälä has organized conferences, hosted academic visitors (e.g., Kei Chiba, 2014), and served as a peer reviewer for journals like Studia Philosophica Estonica (2014). His 2011 media interview highlights classical philosophy's relevance to modern life.
