Health and Illness in the works of Friedrich Nietzsche and Georges Canguilhem

My master’s thesis researches the fundamental and original concepts of health and illness in the works of Friedrich Nietzsche and Georges Canguilhem, as well as the reading of Nietzsche by Canguilhem which informed his writings. I plan to study for one year (Oct. 2025 – Aug. 2026) at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany, under the supervision of Professor Henning Schmidgen. He will guide my research on both thinkers, for whom Weimar and Paris are essential research locations. The presence of the Nietzsche Archives in Weimar is a major asset. This immersion will be my first university experience abroad, conducted entirely in German. I aim for a C1 language level and the acquisition of specific philosophical vocabulary, while also broadening my worldview and network. This stay could also establish a lasting bilateral intellectual relationship between Université Laval and Weimar. My plan includes validating my thesis topic, targeted archive consultation, and an intensive German course in Berlin, followed by my move to Weimar for courses and research. I’ve scheduled trips to the Canguilhem Archives in Paris and regular visits to the Nietzsche Archives. The university’s multidisciplinary approach will broaden my horizons. My goal is to finalize my thesis by August 2026.

Faculty Supervisor:

Pierre-Olivier Méthot

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Partner:

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université Laval

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