Nevim Borçin
Postdoc
Department of Philosophy
Biography
Nevim Borçin received her Ph.D. from the Central European University in Vienna. She joined the University of Fribourg in 2024. Her research focuses on Aristotle's ethics and political philosophy. Currently, she is working on a project on methods and norms of inquiry in Aristotle's ethics.
Since 2024: Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Fribourg
06/2024-07/2024: Visiting Researcher, University of Notre Dame, the USA
2023-2024: Post-doctoral Researcher, Central European University, Austria
2018-2023: Phd, Central European University, Austria
2014-2018: Research Assistant, Boğaziçi University, Turkey
Research and publications
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Research and Publications
4 publications
Rethinking Natural Slavery in Aristotle
Nevim Borçin, Aither (2025) | Journal article -
Research projects
Aristotle's Methods of Philosophical Inquiry
Status: CompletedStart 01.04.2025 End 30.06.2025 Funding SNSF Open project sheet Background and rationale: In recent decades, there has been renewed interest in Aristotle's philosophical methodology, particularly in ethics. Scholars are increasingly examining Aristotle’s logical works—especially the Posterior Analytics—to reexamine his methodological tools and strategies. This trend has led to a reassessment of foundational concepts related to Aristotle’s so-called method of endoxa, his dialectical approach, and his handling of facts, opinions, and appearances across both his practical and theoretical texts. Researchers are revisiting Aristotle’s works in ethics, politics, psychology, metaphysics, physics, and biology to explore his methodological approaches from new perspectives. This conference aims to bring together scholars with an interest in Aristotle's methods of inquiry, dialectic, logic, rhetoric, and the intersections among these philosophical methodologies. The applicant, Nevim Borçin’s research engages with Aristotle’s philosophy. She is currently working on a project examining the methods and norms of philosophical inquiry in Aristotle’s philosophy overall, with a specific focus on ethics. The co-organizer of the conference, Prof. Béatrice Lienemann, focuses her current research on definitions and explanations, particularly within the framework of Plato and Aristotle’s philosophy. This makes the conference theme, which broadly addresses Aristotle’s logical and epistemological aspects, highly relevant to her work. Objectives: This conference aims to create a platform for scholars to explore and discuss Aristotle's methods and philosophical frameworks, particularly focusing on his logical works. By connecting Aristotle and Plato’s methods to modern philosophical and ethical issues, it underscores their lasting relevance. The event will offer networking opportunities with leading experts, enabling participants to share and promote their research while fostering future collaborations. Additionally, it highlights the contributions of Swiss scholars to ancient philosophy, enhancing Switzerland’s academic standing internationally and strengthening global connections within the philosophical community. Methods to be used: The event will take the form of a two-day conference, providing ample time to facilitate engagement, collaboration, and in-depth exploration of themes related to the methods and norms of inquiry in Aristotle. Scholars will present their research papers, creating opportunities for detailed discussions and feedback. This format allows for a diversity of perspectives on the conference topics. Additionally, dedicated networking time will be integrated into the schedule, enabling attendees to build relationships, collaborate, and share resources. Expected Results and Impact The conference will enable participants to build professional connections, opening doors for collaborative research, future conferences, and co-authored publications. The organizer will also share their current research with an international audience, promoting future collaborations. Additionally, the event will highlight and advance the study of ancient philosophy at Swiss universities.