Veli Virmajoki
Docent
vevirm@utu.fi |
Areas of expertise
Development of Science; Philosophy of Science; Philosophy of Historiography; Explanation; Contingency
Development of Science; Philosophy of Science; Philosophy of Historiography; Explanation; Contingency
Research community or research topic
Future of Science; Future of Universities
Future of Science; Future of Universities
Biography
Veli Virmajoki, Docent (Associate Professor), Ph.D., works in futures research. Currently, he is working with topics related to futures of work. His work also focuses on the futures of science, futures of universities, and the impact of scientific developments on society. He has published on wide variety of topics including futures research and foresight, technological systems and time, philosophy of science, and counterfactual thinking. Virmajoki's interdisciplinary approach combines theoretical insights with strategic foresight.
Research
Teaching
Publications
- Could Science be Interestingly Different? (2018)
- Journal of the Philosophy of History
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal) - Miten tieteenhistorian pitäisi valita tutkimuskohteensa? (2015)
- Ajatus: Suomen Filosofisen Yhdistyksen Vuosikirja
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)