About the Institute of Philosophy
Staff Members
A complete list of staff members with links to contact information and curriculum vitae.
Contact Information
Contact information, coordinates of the Institute and office hours.
History
Philosophy has been studied at Leuven since the foundation of the university in 1425. In 1889 the Institute of Philosophy attained an independent status due to the efforts of Cardinal Désiré Mercier.
Read further about the history of the Institute.
Mission Statement
The Institute of Philosophy was founded to promote advanced philosophical learning and research. Within the university its primary aim is to contribute to defining an intellectual context for dialogue between the various sciences and the liberal arts. It also wishes to contribute to an understanding of the proper role of the university within the wider community.
Organisation
Since 1993, the Institute of Philosophy has had the official status of an independent faculty.
- Organisational chart
- Overview of the different faculty commissions.
- Meeting dates of the faculty commissions
Facts and Figures
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