Research Areas in the Department

Prof Alex (AJ) Antonites

• Philosophy of Quantum Theory
• Philosophical implications of paradox
• Relationship to consciousness and universe
• Philosophy of Chaos/Complexity Theory
• Spontaneous emergence of novalties at the edge between chaos and order
• Cosmology
• Philosophical problems relating to universe: infinity-finity, extra-terrestial intelligence
• Theory of Evolution
• Philosophical understanding of biological life; causality and non-causality in evolution; new modifications of evolution
• Bio-ethics
• Political Philosophy

Prof Pieter (AP) du Toit

• Cognitive Philosophy
• Critical Thinking
• Philosophy of Science

Prof John (JD) Gericke

• Ancient Greek Filosophy
• Aesthetics
• Patristic Philosophy
• Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
• Philosophy of Religion

Mr Marinus (MJ) Schoeman

• 19th and 20th century German Philosophy
• Philosophical Hermeneutics
• Philosophy of History and Culture
• Social and Political Philosophy

Dr Johan (JHN) Visage

• Political Philosophy
• Environmental Ethics

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