Professor Sacha Golob
Professor of Philosophy
- Co-Director of the Centre for Philosophy and Art
- Vice-Dean, Arts & Humanities
Research interests
- Philosophy
Biography
Sacha Golob read Philosophy at Pembroke College, Cambridge and Merton College, Oxford. Before joining King’s, he was a Junior Research Fellow at Peterhouse, Cambridge. He has published extensively on modern French and German Philosophy and the Philosophy of Art. His current research looks at contemporary conceptions of ethical degeneration, transformation and virtue.
Research interests and PhD supervision
- Kant
- 19th Century Continental Philosophy
- 20th Century Continental Philosophy
- Philosophy of Mind
- Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art
For more details, please see his full research profile.
Teaching
Sacha has taught on Aesthetics, Kant, Philosophy of Mind and 19th and 20th Century Continental Philosophy at all levels.
NB the 19th and 20th CCP modules run in alternate years - please see the main module list for details.
Expertise and engagement
Sacha is the current Co-Director of the Centre for Philosophy and Art (CPA). CPA is a major multi-disciplinary initiative whose aim is to bring together academics, artists, curators and gallerists to explore the connections between philosophy, theory and the arts. For details please see the main CPA webpage: https://philosophyarts.co.uk/
Sacha regularly gives talks on a wide range of philosophical topics. For details please see: www.sachagolob.com
Research
Centre for Philosophy and Art
The Centre for Philosophy and Visual Arts aims to bring together academics, artists, curators and gallerists to explore the connections between philosophy, theory and the visual arts.
News
Curiosity Cabinet showcases 'antiquities and oddities' on the Strand
The new exhibition at 171 Strand displays interesting artefacts and objects showcasing King’s research.
New Artist in Residence to explore 'Wakeful Consciousness'
Alison Hand is the new Artist in Residence for a major new grant project researching 'Wakeful Consciousness'.
Art | Philosophy exhibition showcases artists in residence at King's
The Art | Philosophy: Migration, Meaning, Time exhibition displayed in the Arcade at Bush House, showcased work by four artists in residence at the Centre for...
The Arts & Humanities Research Institute is delighted to announce the Centre for Philosophy & the Visual Arts has joined its ranks
The addition of the CPVA now grows the Arts & Humanities Research Institute family to 13 world-leading, interdisciplinary research centres.
Research
Centre for Philosophy and Art
The Centre for Philosophy and Visual Arts aims to bring together academics, artists, curators and gallerists to explore the connections between philosophy, theory and the visual arts.
News
Curiosity Cabinet showcases 'antiquities and oddities' on the Strand
The new exhibition at 171 Strand displays interesting artefacts and objects showcasing King’s research.
New Artist in Residence to explore 'Wakeful Consciousness'
Alison Hand is the new Artist in Residence for a major new grant project researching 'Wakeful Consciousness'.
Art | Philosophy exhibition showcases artists in residence at King's
The Art | Philosophy: Migration, Meaning, Time exhibition displayed in the Arcade at Bush House, showcased work by four artists in residence at the Centre for...
The Arts & Humanities Research Institute is delighted to announce the Centre for Philosophy & the Visual Arts has joined its ranks
The addition of the CPVA now grows the Arts & Humanities Research Institute family to 13 world-leading, interdisciplinary research centres.