Worlds Of Contradiction

The Worlds of Contradiction (WoC) is a vibrant research platform that brings together scholars from the humanities, cultural studies, sciences, social sciences, law, and educational sciences. WoC’s mission is to develop and implement innovative research projects, foster early career researchers, and facilitate knowledge transfer through interdisciplinary collaboration.

At WoC, researchers delve into the complexities of contradiction, examining concepts such as difference, aporia, paradox, diversion, and discrepancy across various research projects. They adopt an empirical approach, exploring how contradictions are used, enacted, and strategically dealt with in different contexts. WoC’s goal is to understand how contradictions can be leveraged to promote diversity, heterogeneity, and intellectual exchange.

As an open structure, WoC offers a dynamic environment for researchers to collaborate, share ideas, and develop new projects. WoC provides institutional support, research development strategies, and funding opportunities to its members. Its events, including research workshops, lecture series, and international conferences, bring together scholars from around the world to discuss and debate the latest research in contradiction studies.

WoC’s team, led by Prof. Dr. Michi Knecht and Prof. Dr. Ingo H. Warnke, is dedicated to advancing the field of contradiction studies. They are committed to expanding WoC’s international reach, establishing a research network, and providing opportunities for early career researchers to build lasting connections.

Learn more about WoC’s research projects, events, and team members, and discover how you can get involved with this innovative research platform.