My name is Wim Christiaens. I was born 25th of June 1972. I am a philosoper and artist living in in Ghent, Belgium. Because my name is common in my region, I sometimes use Wim A. Christiaens.
Most of the texts on this website will be either in English (my second language) or Dutch (the language I grew up in). It will be clear from the title which language a text is written in.
I have a philosophy degree from the University of Ghent (1990-1994). I also did a doctorate (1999-2001) and I was a post-doctoral researcher for a while (see here).
For some years now I am part time employed as a cleaning worker, presently for Iris. This gives me time to pursue philosophy, theology, drawing and community (gemeenschap).
Some of my work in philosophy can be found on an older blog: The Ghent School for Metaphysics. I continu to do philosophy on a website called Wim’s philosophy blog.
As an artist I am an escapist. My aim is to create a fantasy world. This aspect of my life and other personal stuff will find its way on this website.
I am a christian in the spirit of Vatican II. This too will figure more on this website.