Alexandru Manafu
Associate Professor
Teaching Stream
Office: S414A Ross Building
Email: alexman@yorku.ca
My interests are in the philosophy of science (especially the physical sciences), and the metaphysics of science, where I have done work on reductionism and emergence, as well as on natural kinds. I am also interested in the philosophy of psychiatry. Before joining the philosophy department at York, I was a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, where I am currently an associate member.
Degrees
Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Western OntarioM.A. in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Calgary
M.A. in Logic and Theoretical Philosophy, University of Bucharest
B.A. in Philosophy, Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Research Interests
Multiple Realizability and Levels of Reality. (Ed.) Special issue of Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 68:1-2 (2018)
Manafu, A. (2015) “A Novel Approach to Emergence in Chemistry” In Scerri, E., and McIntyre, L., editors, Philosophy of Chemistry. Growth of a New Discipline. Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Volume 306, 2015, pp. 39-55.
Manafu, A. (2015) “The Prospects for Fusion Emergence” In Sandu, G., Parvu, I., and Toader, I., editors, Romanian Studies in Philosophy of Science, Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Volume 313, pp. 221-235.
Manafu, A. (2013) “Concepts of Emergence in Chemistry”. In Llored, J.P., editor, The Philosophy of Chemistry: Practices, Methodologies and Concepts, pp. 659–674. Cambridge Scholars.
Manafu, A. (2022) What Role Should Near-Death Experiences Play in the Lives of Those Who Have Undergone Them? Theological Puzzles (Issue 9)
Manafu, A. (2021). An Experiential Education Approach to Teaching the Mind-Body Problem. Teaching Philosophy, 44(1), 11–27.
Multiple Realizability and Levels of Reality (2018) Introduction to a special issue of Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 68:1-2 (2018)
Manafu, A. (2014) “How Much Philosophy in the Philosophy of Chemistry?” Journal for General Philosophy of Science, Volume 45, Issue 1 Supplement, pp. 33-44.
Manafu, A. (2013) “Internal Realism and the Problem of Ontological Autonomy”, Foundations of Chemistry, Volume 15, Issue 2, pp. 225-228.
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | AP/PHIL4285 3.0 | A | Revolutions in Science | SEMR |
| Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/MODR1770 6.0 | A | Techniques of Persuasion | ONLN |
| Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/MODR1770 6.0 | B | Techniques of Persuasion | ONLN |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/MODR1770 6.0 | A | Techniques of Persuasion | ONLN |
| Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/MODR1770 6.0 | B | Techniques of Persuasion | ONLN |
My interests are in the philosophy of science (especially the physical sciences), and the metaphysics of science, where I have done work on reductionism and emergence, as well as on natural kinds. I am also interested in the philosophy of psychiatry. Before joining the philosophy department at York, I was a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, where I am currently an associate member.
Degrees
Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Western OntarioM.A. in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Calgary
M.A. in Logic and Theoretical Philosophy, University of Bucharest
B.A. in Philosophy, Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Research Interests
All Publications
Manafu, A. (2015) “A Novel Approach to Emergence in Chemistry” In Scerri, E., and McIntyre, L., editors, Philosophy of Chemistry. Growth of a New Discipline. Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Volume 306, 2015, pp. 39-55.
Manafu, A. (2015) “The Prospects for Fusion Emergence” In Sandu, G., Parvu, I., and Toader, I., editors, Romanian Studies in Philosophy of Science, Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Volume 313, pp. 221-235.
Manafu, A. (2013) “Concepts of Emergence in Chemistry”. In Llored, J.P., editor, The Philosophy of Chemistry: Practices, Methodologies and Concepts, pp. 659–674. Cambridge Scholars.
Multiple Realizability and Levels of Reality. (Ed.) Special issue of Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 68:1-2 (2018)
Manafu, A. (2022) What Role Should Near-Death Experiences Play in the Lives of Those Who Have Undergone Them? Theological Puzzles (Issue 9)
Manafu, A. (2021). An Experiential Education Approach to Teaching the Mind-Body Problem. Teaching Philosophy, 44(1), 11–27.
Multiple Realizability and Levels of Reality (2018) Introduction to a special issue of Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 68:1-2 (2018)
Manafu, A. (2014) “How Much Philosophy in the Philosophy of Chemistry?” Journal for General Philosophy of Science, Volume 45, Issue 1 Supplement, pp. 33-44.
Manafu, A. (2013) “Internal Realism and the Problem of Ontological Autonomy”, Foundations of Chemistry, Volume 15, Issue 2, pp. 225-228.
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | AP/PHIL4285 3.0 | A | Revolutions in Science | SEMR |
| Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/MODR1770 6.0 | A | Techniques of Persuasion | ONLN |
| Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/MODR1770 6.0 | B | Techniques of Persuasion | ONLN |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/MODR1770 6.0 | A | Techniques of Persuasion | ONLN |
| Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/MODR1770 6.0 | B | Techniques of Persuasion | ONLN |
