Evolutionism Professors and Supervisors

C. Allen Speightمشاهده پروفایل

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Boston UniversityUnited States

C. Allen Speight is a Professor of Philosophy at Boston University’s College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in German Idealism, particularly Hegel, and interdisciplinary studies in aesthetics, literature, and religion. He has held prestigious fellowships including Fulbright Professorships (Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, 2012; Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 1991-92), Berlin Prize Fellowship (2003), and DAAD Fellowship (1990). His teaching excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Undergraduate Philosophy Association’s Excellence in Teaching Award (twice). Dr. Speight’s research focuses on Hegel’s philosophy of art, literature, and agency, with notable contributions to German Idealism’s intersection with Romanticism and modern thought. He has authored influential books like Hegel, Literature and the Problem of Agency (2001) and edited volumes on topics ranging from reconciliation post-conflict to the philosophy of religion. His work bridges philosophy with cultural critique, examining themes such as tragedy, narrative, and the role of art in modernity. Recent publications explore Hegel’s engagement with comedy, Kantian ethics, and existentialism, reflecting his commitment to reinterpreting classical philosophy for contemporary debates. Education: Ph.D., University of Chicago Previous Institutions: St. Xavier University of Chicago, University of Chicago (where he chaired the Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults) Speight’s academic leadership includes editorial roles in Springer and Cambridge University Press series, and his reviews span journals like Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews and Oxford Handbook of Hegel .

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Bruce M Grantمشاهده پروفایل

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New York UniversityUnited States

Former Soviet Union
Caucasus
Siberia
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Bruce M. Grant is a Professor of Anthropology at New York University. His research focuses on cultural politics in the former Soviet Union, specifically Siberia and the Caucasus. He holds affiliations with the Center for Near Eastern Studies, Department of Russian and Slavic Studies, and the Program in Experimental Humanities. His work examines intersections between cultural history, religion, and political systems. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology, Rice University, 1993 B.A. in Anthropology, McGill University, 1985 Research Interests: Professor Grant explores how cultural narratives shape political identities in post-Soviet spaces. His current project reinterprets the early 20th-century journal Molla Nasreddin as a lens for understanding modern authoritarianism in Eurasia. He combines ethnographic fieldwork with critical analysis of historical texts. Awards & Honors: 2019 Hallsworth Visiting Professorship (Manchester) 2016 NYU Distinguished Teaching Award 2012 Guggenheim Fellowship 1996 American Ethnological Society Book Prize Grants & Leadership: Recipient of NEH/NSF/American Philosophical Society grants Past President of the Society for Cultural Anthropology and ASEEES Chair of NCEEER (National Council for East European & Eurasian Research) Labs & Collaborations: Active in NYU's Experimental Humanities Program and International Relations Program, integrating interdisciplinary approaches to cultural analysis.

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Carl Emil Vogtمشاهده پروفایل

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University of OsloNorway

Carl Emil Vogt is a Special Advisor at the HL Center, serving as a historian and author with extensive academic contributions. He holds a PhD in History from the University of Oslo (2010) and a Master's in History (2001). His research focuses on Norwegian Roma minority history, Fridtjof Nansen's humanitarian efforts, international organizations, Scandinavian nationalism, and Norway's historical foreign policy dynamics. Key research areas include analysis of Nansen's role in post-WWI humanitarian work, Norwegian relations with Russia, and the political construction of King Haakon VII during WWII. Vogt has authored/co-authored influential books such as An Unwanted People (2017) and Fridtjof Nansen. The Man and the World (2011). His articles explore themes like Quisling's wartime actions, Nansen's diplomatic legacy, and Norwegian media's impact on international aid efforts. Recent work examines Norway's peace tradition and the intersection of biology and humanitarianism in Nansen's philosophy. While no formal awards are listed, Vogt's contributions to Nordic history and humanitarian studies have been widely recognized in academic circles. His current projects include a book on King Haakon VII's political symbolism during the Nazi occupation (1940-1945).

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Maria Cristina FORNARIمشاهده پروفایل

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University of SalentoItaly

Maria Cristina FORNARI is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at the University of Salento, specializing in the History of Philosophy. She is a leading scholar in Nietzsche studies, Darwinism, and philosophical practices. She has held leadership roles in doctoral education and international research collaborations. Education: PhD in Historical-Philosophical Disciplines, University of Lecce Graduate in Philosophy, University of Pisa Diploma in Philosophical Counseling, Advanced School of Philosophical Counseling, Turin Her research focuses on Friedrich Nietzsche, evolutionism, moral naturalism, and the history of 19th-century ideas. She has contributed significantly to the critical edition of Nietzsche’s works and correspondence, particularly through her editorial work on his letters and posthumous fragments. Her scholarship bridges continental philosophy, textual criticism, and philosophical counseling. Her recent publications explore themes of self-creation, poetic deception, Dionysian mythology, and the editorial history of Nietzsche’s texts. These works reflect a deep engagement with Nietzsche’s philosophical legacy and its implications for ethics, art, and personal transformation. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Unanimously qualified for full professorship (first band) in 2018 Maria Cristina FORNARI has coordinated international doctoral programs and served as Deputy Director of the Doctoral School at the University of Salento. She is currently the university’s contact for Doctoral Programs at CRUI. She has participated in 6 national PRIN projects and multiple international research initiatives, including digital critical editions of Nietzsche’s works funded by DFG and ANR. She mentors PhD students and collaborates widely across Europe and Latin America. She is actively involved in academic publishing, serving as co-director of the 'Nietzscheana' book series and the journal 'Alvearium', and as a member of the editorial boards of several international journals including 'Nietzsche-Studien', 'Cadernos Nietzsche', and 'Estudios Nietzsche'. She is a founding member of the Interuniversity Center “Colli-Montini” and vice president of the Permanent Nietzsche Seminar.

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Szili Ilonaمشاهده پروفایل

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Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed ChurchHungary

Szili Ilona PhD is an Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology within the Institute of Psychology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár Reformed University. She previously served as a senior psychologist and assistant professor at both Semmelweis University and the National Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, demonstrating extensive clinical and academic experience across major Hungarian medical and psychological institutions. Her educational background includes a PhD in Psychology from the University of Pécs (2011) with a dissertation on "Interaction dynamics and coping strategies of suicide attempters," an MA in Psychology from ELTE (1994), and specialized qualifications as a Clinical and Mental Health Psychologist (1998), Specialist Psychotherapist (2004), behavioral therapist, and relaxation therapist (1997). Dr. Szili's research focuses on mood disorders, suicide prevention, eating disorder dynamics, and interpersonal communication patterns, with increasing attention to geriatric mental health in recent years. Her work integrates psychodynamic and cognitive theoretical frameworks to understand complex psychological phenomena. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of depression across the lifespan, particularly examining how interpersonal dynamics influence mental health outcomes. Her publication record shows a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research connecting psychological factors with quality of life, chronobiology, and workplace dynamics. Recent work has explored the relationship between chronotypes and psychological wellbeing, work-family conflict among medical professionals, and the psychological aspects of eating behaviors in diverse populations. Her 2025 publication on late-life depression represents the continuation of her longstanding interest in mood disorders among elderly populations. Pro Tradirione et Evolutione Foundation 2nd place OPNI Dr. Szili has participated in significant research initiatives including the development of professional guidelines for unipolar depressions as a psychological expert, joint Rorschach research, and talent development programs. Her international experience includes guest teaching at Rigs Hospital in Copenhagen (1994). She has served as President of both the ÁEEK Health Professional College Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy Clinical Psychologist Council (2017-2020) and the Károli Gáspár Reformed University Research Ethics Committee. Her research methodology combines clinical observation with quantitative assessment, evidenced by her work validating psychological scales like the Hungarian version of the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale. She frequently collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, as seen in her publications spanning psychiatry, psychology, and medical journals.

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Rafał Gabriel Laskowskiمشاهده پروفایل

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SWPS University of Social Sciences and HumanitiesPoland

Rafał Gabriel Laskowski is a sociobiologist and Head of the Metaverse & Gaming Team at SWPS University's HumanTech Center for Social and Technological Innovation. He combines academic research with entrepreneurial ventures through his startup TediBerry Little Metaverse, a gaming edtech platform. Doctoral studies in Sociology at Polish Academy of Sciences Master's in Political Science with National Security specialization at Collegium Civitas His research spans AI evolution, posthumanism, machine learning, and the intersection of technology with Classical European values. He pioneered the Precision Depth API for AR engines and developed the TRoAI project grounded in his PAAT and Rational Democracy theories. Collaborations include the Collegium Civitas Terrorism Research Center, Polish Parliamentary Defense Committee, and Euro-Atlantic Association, focusing on AI applications in national security and military innovation. He also explores Asian cultural systems (China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore). Co-investigator in technology-enabled national security frameworks Developer of battlefield robotics strategies Advocate for interdisciplinary AI education Additionally, Laskowski studied ballet at L'ecole-Atelier Rudra-Bejart (Lausanne) and Roman Turczynowicz Ballet School (Warsaw), integrating artistic perspectives into his work.

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Eszter Pálمشاهده پروفایل

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Eötvös Loránd UniversityHungary

Eszter Pál is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Social Theory at the Institute of Sociology, Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. Her work bridges sociology, history of science, and social theory, with a focus on spatial metaphors, medical practices, and Victorian-era intellectual history. She holds a habilitation qualification, indicating advanced academic expertise beyond the PhD. Research interests include: spatial sociology, history of medical practices, epistemological conflicts in science, and sociological theory evolution. Notable themes in her work explore the interplay between social structures and scientific knowledge, particularly in 19th-century contexts. Her recent publications analyze metaphors of marginalization and social space, historical anesthesia practices, and the socio-cultural dynamics of Victorian-era scientific institutions. While no awards are listed, her prolific output reflects sustained scholarly engagement across disciplines. As department head, she oversees curricular and research activities in social theory. Contactable at pal.eszter@tatk.elte.hu, she is based in Budapest's Pázmány Péter sétány campus, room 2.136A.

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Konrad Talmont-Kaminskiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of BialystokPoland

Konrad Talmont-Kaminski is a Professor at the University of Wrocław and Head of the Society & Cognition Unit. His research focuses on the cognitive and evolutionary foundations of religion, combining insights from cognitive science, evolutionary biology, and philosophy. He holds a doctorate from Monash University and was a fellow at the Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research in Vienna. Education: PhD in Philosophy, Monash University (Australia) Studies at University of Melbourne and University of Western Ontario Research interests include the cognitive basis of magical beliefs, prosocial behavior driven by religious ideologies, and the evolutionary mechanisms behind secularization trends. His work bridges empirical studies with theoretical frameworks, emphasizing ritual behavior, epistemic vigilance, and the role of cognitive by-products in religious phenomena. Key projects include Religion, Ideology & Prosociality: Simulating Secularizing Societies (2020–2023) and Opaqueness, Ritualisation, Anxiety: The Cognitive Foundations Of Ritual (2017–2021). His 2014 book Religion as a Magical Ideology argues that religions merge supernatural cognition with prosocial motivational systems. Notable awards include a fellowship at the Konrad Lorenz Institute. His work explores intersections between ritual efficacy, social cohesion, and cognitive models of belief formation. Research labs/teams: Directs the Society & Cognition Unit, focusing on interdisciplinary studies in cognitive science and religious studies.

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William (Ned) Friedmanمشاهده پروفایل

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Harvard UniversityUnited States

William (Ned) Friedman is the Arnold Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and Director of the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University. His research integrates developmental, phylogenetic, and evolutionary biology to understand the evolutionary origins of flowering plants, focusing on reproductive innovations like double fertilization and endosperm development. He also explores the history of evolutionary thought, particularly pre-Darwinian ideas. Friedman leads the Friedman Lab, collaborating with researchers like My Ngoc Trinh and Daniel Faccini. His work spans field studies, genomic analyses, and historical scholarship, leveraging Harvard's extensive botanical collections. Recent studies investigate vascular architecture in ferns, seed development in water lilies (Nymphaea thermarum), and parent-of-origin effects in seed evolution. Friedman teaches courses like OEB 168R (Sociobotany) and OEB 386 (Plant Biology). His lab is affiliated with the Harvard University Herbaria and Weld Hill Research Building, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to plant systematics and evolution.

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Marek Słomkaمشاهده پروفایل

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John Paul II Catholic University of LublinPoland

Rev. Dr. hab. Marek Słomka, Professor at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), serves in the Department of Philosophy of Religion under the Faculty of Philosophy . His academic career spans roles including adjunct professor (since 2014), Rector of the Metropolitan Seminary in Lublin (2009-2015), and Consultant to the Polish Bishops' Conference (2010-2019). He earned his PhD (2003) and habilitation (2019) at KUL, complemented by theology (1996), philosophy (1999), and social communication (1995-1997) degrees. Research interests center on the Philosophy of Nature , Philosophy of God , and the Science-Religion Relationship . His 15 most recent publications address topics like divine action in the scientific worldview, evolution-creationism debates, axiological dimensions of human labor, and theological responses to new atheism. Key journals include Religions , Roczniki Filozoficzne , and Ethos . Scientific Awards : Benedict XVI Praelatus Honorarium (2006) He has organized international conferences such as Gift and Hope (2025) and Faith, Reason, and Truth (2023), while serving as editor-in-chief of Ethos (2022). His Erasmus+ mobility (2024) and collaborations with institutions like the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Rome) highlight his global academic engagement.

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John Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

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East Carolina UniversityUnited States

Dr. John Collins is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and serves as the Philosophy Program Director at East Carolina University's Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies. He has been a faculty member at ECU since 2001, advising philosophy majors and shaping the department's academic direction. Dr. Collins earned his PhD in philosophy from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2000 and his BA in philosophy from Carleton College in Northfield, MN. His academic journey has established him as a respected scholar with expertise spanning multiple philosophical subfields. His research program demonstrates remarkable breadth and depth across philosophy. Dr. Collins' primary focus lies at the intersection of philosophy of mind and philosophy of language, particularly theories of mental and semantic content. More recently, he has made significant contributions to philosophy of religion through his work on the Evil-God Challenge, and to philosophy of law through his analysis of semantic issues in legal interpretation. His publications reveal a scholar who bridges theoretical and applied philosophy, connecting foundational questions to contemporary debates. Dr. Collins' scholarly output shows consistent engagement with major philosophical questions across multiple domains: Philosophy of Religion : His work on the Evil-God Challenge has generated significant discussion in contemporary philosophy of religion Philosophy of Language : Contributions to semantic externalism, temporal externalism, and content externalism Philosophy of Law : Innovative analysis of originalism vs. evolutionism in legal interpretation Epistemology : Research on closure principles, logical error, and self-knowledge His teaching portfolio mirrors this research diversity, covering philosophy of religion, law, ethics, language, mind, modern and ancient philosophy, and even philosophy of sport. This breadth demonstrates his commitment to showing philosophy's relevance across multiple domains of human inquiry and experience.

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