Name Responsible Activity "Centre for Metaphysics, Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy of Culture" "Ernst Wolff" "- The challenges of contemporary thought (Nietzsche, Heidegger, Lacan, Foucault, Derrida) directed towards metaphysics and anthropology are historically and critically examined. - The implications of contemporary thought on the concepts of wholeness/optimal humanity in philosophy of education. - Contemporary possibilities for metaphysics. Center for Metaphysics and the philosophy of God: Documentation Center: - Process thought (A.N. Whitehead and Ch. Hartshorne). - Emmanuel Levinas, bibliographical research. - Organization of postgraduate seminars - Publication of a series of Studies: 8 vol. published, on process thought, E. Levinas and German Idealism. - Seat of the European Society for Process Thought. Collaboration with the 'Center for Process Studies' (Claremont, California) and the Japanese Society for Whiteheadian Studies. - Research into the possibility of an integrated world view, linking the positive sciences with the humanities and the domain of theoretical research with ethics." "Department of Philosophy and moral sciences" "Martin CommersJoke MeheusGertrudis Van de VijverErik Weber" "The Department of Philosophy and Moral Science carries out research in three areas: (1) Logic, knowledge and philosophy of science: specific scientific philosophical problems in the various scientific disciplines (biology, biomedical sciences, history, psychology, social sciences, mathematics), and development / application of formal logic systems. (2) Theoretical and practical ethics and philosophical anthropology: research into moral epistemology, moral emotions, the origin of moral judgments, and the acceptance of evolution theory, and research within the various areas of bioethics, the sexual and relationship ethics and economic and social ethics. (3) History of philosophy: interwoven with research into the history of Christianity (especially in the ancient and medieval period) and to the history of the sciences (especially in modern times)." "Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science" "Karen François" "The ongoing research is focused on: 1. Foundations of Mathematics; 2. Development of New Logics; 3. History and Philosophy of 20th Century Cosmology; 4. Popularization of Science; 5. Philosophy and Children; 6. Science Rhetoric. In essence, this Research Unit concentrates on: 1. Philosophy of science (especially mathematics and physics); 2. Transfer of knowledge." "Institute of Philosophy" "Gerd Van Riel" "The Institute of Philosophy has been a home to outstanding teaching and research in philosophy. The Institute sets for itself the task to reflect upon the nature of man and the world, science and society and other topics.For more information about the research topics of the different research teams belonging to this faculty see: - Centre for logic, philosophy of science and philosophy of language - Centre for metaphysics and philosophical anthropology - Centre for ethics, social and political philosphy - The Wulf-Mansioncentre for ancient and mediaeval philosophy - Husserl-archive: centre for phenomenology - Centre for culture and philosophy" "Dean's Office of the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy" "Gita Deneckere" "Faculty of Arts and Philosophy" "Marc BooneGita DeneckereFreddy Mortier" "The Faculty of Arts and Philosophy is home to approximately 520 scientists, of which about 160 are tenured staff members. Our faculty annually delivers some 60 doctoral degrees and some 600 peer-reviewed publications. Research groups focus on philosophy, archaeology, history, arts, (applied) linguistics, literature, cultural studies, etc. The Faculty of Arts and Philosophy wants to be a national and international player in the field of scientific research. Through its departments and research groups the faculty wants to contribute to the scientific exploration and further development of its academic disciplines. Therefore, the faculty sets the necessary conditions and strives to disclose the results of its research to third parties and to integrate them into its own teaching, research and service." "Histories of Art, Architecture and Visual Culture" "Pieter Martens" "The research unit Histories of Art, Architecture and Visual Culture (VISU) offers a platform for fundamental research on the history and theory of art, architecture and visual culture from the early modern period up to the present. It studies not only the artistic and architectural practice, the material object and the spatial environment, but also the broader cultural, historical and societal context, which often relates to current themes such as new media, visualisation of conflict and war, urbanisation, sustainability, multiculturality and globalisation. Key questions concern the circulation of images, artefacts, practices and knowlegde across boundaries. These cross-overs are understood as mutual interactions between the different arts and as exchanges between different cultures, traditions, regions or periods. The scientific research within VISU is structured around three closely interwoven research lines:• Histories of ArchitectureThis research line focuses on the history of architecture, urbanism and the decorative arts from the early modern period up to the present. Particular attention goes to the Low Countries (early modern period) in a European perspective and to Belgium (from the 19th century) in a global context. In line with the tradition of architectural history, research is carried out on all aspects of the built environment: from planning, design and execution of buildings to their interior design, decoration, use, reception, typological development and theorisation. At the same time the focus on architecture is broadened by studying also the multiple interactions with neighbouring domains: on the one hand with science and technology, among others via research on engineering and building techniques (cf. construction history); on the other with the arts and visual culture, among others via research on the oeuvre of artists-architects and the representation of architecture and cities in the visual arts (cf. urban iconography).• Early Modern Art and Visual Culture In extension of the previous research line, this line studies European early modern art and visual culture in a global perspective. Anchored in the art-historical tradition by an object-oriented approach, the aim is to broaden the monographic view and look at interactions between objects, images, makers and beholders, thus mapping the broader visual culture. Special expertise concerns the circulation of artworks and artefacts in networks of artists, scholars and merchants in the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Low Countries. The study of canonical works by Bruegel and Rubens, among others, as well as anonymous pamphlets and news prints, in connection with material and literary culture and socio-political contexts, aims to reintegrate early modern images and objects in the societal debates and reflections of their time, often resonating today: knowledge explosion, new media, political and confessional polarisation, climate, globalisation, urbanisation, interrogation and meditation. • Modern and Contemporary Art, Photography and New Media    The modern and contemporary research line aligns itself with the themes described above but focuses on the period from the 19th to the 21st century. It investigates practice, dissemination, reception and conservation of art in its material, cultural and (inter)medial aspects. Particular emphasis lies on photography, film and other new media, which are considered in their diverse social uses within and beyond the field of art. The roles, operations and (after)lives of images are examined in the light of artistic practice and theory. Researched themes include image circulation and image performativity, dissent, collaboration, human and non-human entwinements; collective identity construction, gender and intersectionality, environmental concerns and landscape imaging, visualisations of history and critical reassessments of the past. These themes are approached within an interdisciplinary framework drawing from critical theory, film and media studies, anthropology, post-colonial studies, systems theories and new materialisms.  " "Department of Languages and Cultures" "Ann Heirman" "The Language and Cultures Department consists of courses and research groups in the following languages U+200BU+200Band cultures: African Languages U+200BU+200Band Cultures (East and Central Africa), Eastern European Languages U+200BU+200Band Cultures (Russia and Southeast Europe), Languages U+200BU+200Band Cultures of the Middle East and North Africa and Languages U+200BU+200Band Cultures of South and East Asia (India, China & Japan / Korea). One of the strengths of the department is a broad program that is geared to the growing social, political and economic demand for expertise in the languages U+200BU+200Band cultures studied." "Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care" "We are integrated in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and support the contributions of the faculty to The Training in Health Equity Network (THENet).The Department participates at different levels in key advisory boards on public health, primary health care and health policy. The Department hosts the International Centre for Primary Health Care and Family Medicine - Ghent University, a WHO Collaborating Centre on PHC, and cooperate with The Network: Towards Unity for Health.We are a premium member of the European Forum for Primary Care." "Department of Pedagogy" "Marc Spoelders" "The Department of Pedagogy was part of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. Its research was centered around the area of the method and practice of teaching."