My name is Wim Christiaens. I was born 25th of June 1972. I am a philosoper and activist living in Ghent, Belgium. Because my name is common in my region, I sometimes use Wim A. Christiaens.
Most of the texts on this website will be either in English (my second language) or Dutch (the language I grew up in). It should be clear from the title, which language a text is written in.
I have a philosophy degree from the University of Ghent (1990-1994), obtained a doctorate in philosophy (1999-2001) and was a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Ghent for a while (see here).
For a good number of years I was part time employed as a cleaning worker for ISS and Iris. At present I work part time for Stella Maris
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Some of my work in philosophy can be found on an older blog: The Ghent School for Metaphysics. I continu to do philosophy on the present website.
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I stated the content of my philosophy here: The Whisper and the Rage.
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As an activist I pursue aims inspired by zapatism, the anti-globalist movement, Occupy Wall Street, and Rojava.
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My drawings are on a separate website: Wim A. Christiaens.
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I am a christian in the spirit of Vatican II. Agape (love) is the foundation of being. This too will figure more on my other website.