My academic field of activity is theoretical philosophy in many different branches. In my dissertation on philosophy of physics, I argue for a pluralist conception of modern physical theories. In my Habilitation thesis, I propose a new reading of Heidegger’s later philosophy against the background of negative theology. Furthermore, I’ve been working on epistemology, particularly on skepticism in ancient philosophy and in Wittgenstein and Cavell.

In simplified terms, I argue in these projects against a foundational theory of physics, against a foundation of being, and against a foundation of knowledge. I am thus interested in forms of philosophy that do not aim at foundational justifications, but that challenge our supposed foundations and transform our self-understanding respectively. Accordingly, I am currently exploring philosophy as a kind of transformative practice as it can be found in such diverse areas as ancient philosophy, pragmatism, and postmodernism.