Research

I am interested in several core areas of the philosophy of science and philosophy of mind, drawing on research findings and questions from psychology, neuroscience, healthcare, and movement sciences.

I am particularly interested in mental phenomena related to human suffering, which I find one of the most enigmatic yet fascinating research subjects. I have intensively worked on diverse questions related to acute and chronic pain. Currently, my research focuses on the relationship between pain, suffering, and illness narratives. Thereby, I address the question of how biological, psychological, and social factors interact in chronic illnesses.

Furthermore, I use core concepts of situated cognition to elaborate on the potentially harmful effects of environmental conditions on human development and well-being. I have become increasingly interested in the role of technology in these processes.

Other research areas of mine concern the status of bodily sensations as perceptual and representational states, the role of ambivalence in suicidal ideation, the philosophy of social understanding, and experimental approaches to studying the folk concept of pain.