Research

With our research, we provide clarification and systematization in the understanding of environmental problems and issues for sustainable development, using philosophical methods such as the analysis of concepts and arguments.

Actual research topics are in the fields of epistemology and philosophy of science, in decision analysis, and in ethics. A special focus is on analysing the challenges that arise when results from science are expected to be useful and effective in dealing with complex real-world problems. In this regard, we collaborate with colleagues doing empirical research, modelling and computer simulations in the fields of land-use, climate change and environmental policy.

Big Data and Theory-based Simulations

Evaluation of Climate Models: An Argument Analysis Approach

Epistemology of Understanding

Applying Argument Analysis in Environmental Science and Ethics

Argument-based Methods for Decision-making Under Deep Uncertainty

Philosophy of Architecture and the Built Environment