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Dr. Rob van Gerwen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Utrecht University, affiliated with the Humanities School. His work focuses on Practical Philosophy and the Philosophy of Art.
- Director of Consilium Philosophicum (since 2000)
- Former Editor-in-Chief of Aesthetic Investigations
- Chair of BA Philosophy Education Committee (UU)
Research Highlights: Van Gerwen's research spans Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, and Philosophy of Film. He investigates how art interacts with ethics, perception, and societal structures, with specific attention to:
- Moral autonomy of art
- Facial expression in aesthetics
- Artistic experiments and societal norms
- Mathematical beauty and cognition
- Philosophy of music and film
Recent Trends: His 2020-2023 works explore digital art's ethical implications, restoration practices, and truth in fiction. Notable themes include perceptual presence, acousmatic experience critique, and empirical aesthetics.
Professional Roles: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, he contributes to journals like Aesthetic Investigations, British Journal of Aesthetics, and Kunstzone. He frequently lectures on topics connecting art, ethics, and technology.
