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Research output per year
Personal profile
Primary fields of research
My philosophical research interests are within the science areas medical technologies, communication and diagnostication, and radiology and interpretation, with emphasis on hermeneutics and visual perception.
Knowledge of languages
English, Norwegian, Danish (fluent), a little Portuguese and Spanish (understanding).Teaching
I am course manager of theory of science and ethics for dentists (bachelor), cand.scient.san. (master), and molecular biomedicine (bachelor). I supervise bachelor, master and PhD students on topics in areas like philosophy of science, epistemology, philosophy of technology, STS, visual perception, philosophy of time, subjectivity and objectivity, interpretation/hermeneutics in medical practice.
Current research
Currently I am researching the problem of perception in medicine, communication and diagnostization, and radiology and interpretation.
Fields of interest
Science and technology studies, philosophy of science, perceptionstudies, hermeneutics and cognition.
CV
1999 – 2002 Roskilde University, Denmark
PhD in Science Studies
1993 – 1995 University of Oslo, Norway
Master of Arts (Philosophy)
1988 – 1993 University of Oslo, Norway
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Keywords
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
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A Companion to the Philosophy of Technology
Friis, J. K. B. O., Pedersen, S. A. & Hendricks, V. F., 2009, Chicester: Wiley-Blackwell. 592 p. (Blackwell companions to philosophy, Vol. 43).Research output: Book/Report › Book › Communication
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Evolutionary Theory: 5 Questions
Oftedal, G. (ed.), Friis, J. K. B. O. (ed.), Rossel, P. J. H. (ed.) & Norup, M. S. (ed.), 2009, New York: Automatic Press. 260 p.Research output: Book/Report › Anthology › Research
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Thinking Time
Friis, J. K. B. O., 2009, 1 ed. Saarbrücken, Deutschland: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & C o. KG. 223 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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The Real-Ideal Divide
Olsen, J. K. B., 15 Dec 2008, In: Lyceum. 10, 1, 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Becoming through technology
Olsen, J. K. B., 2008, New waves in philosophy of technology. Olsen, J. K. B., Selinger, E. & Riis, S. (eds.). London & New York: St. Martin's PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Communication
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Er fremskridtet blot en myte?
Olsen, J. K. B., 2008, Teknologi og virkelighed. Olsen, J. K. B. & Pedersen, S. A. (eds.). Århus: Forlaget PhilosophiaResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Education
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New waves in philosophy of technology
Olsen, J. K. B. (ed.), Selinger, E. (ed.) & Riis, S. (ed.), 2008, London & New York: Palgrave Macmillan.Research output: Book/Report › Anthology › Research › peer-review
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Philosophy of technology: 5 questions
Olsen, J. K. B. (ed.) & Selinger, E. (ed.), 2008, New York: Automatic Press.Research output: Book/Report › Anthology › Research
Activities
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Philosophy & Technology (Journal)
Jan Kyrre Berg Friis (Editor)
1 Feb 2011Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editor of Research journal › Research
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Nordisk Netverk for Medicinsk Filosofi og Medicinsk Etik (External organisation)
Jan Kyrre Berg Friis (Member)
1 Jan 2009 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership in research network
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Dansk Selskab for Medicinsk Filosofi, Etik og Metode (External organisation)
Jan Kyrre Berg Friis (Member)
17 Oct 2007 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership in board of company or public organisation