Prof. Eric Watkins

The philosopher Eric Watkins is among the most prominent Kant experts worldwide. He has published a groundbreaking monograph on "Kant and the Metaphysics of Causality" and his research also includes the reception of Kant in the academic discussions of his time and in succeeding periods. His expertise and also his excellent international network will advance Kant research in Mainz and the whole Rhine-Main area. Watkins will be visiting Mainz on a regular basis and be part of major conferences as well as workshops on the philosophy of modern times with a focus on Kant.