Marcel Chelba is a Romanian philosopher whose work primarily focuses on the relationship between metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of science, often framed within the Kantian tradition. He has a background in physics, which heavily informs his philosophical inquiries. His central thesis is that Immanuel Kant’s transcendental philosophy—especially his “transcendental aesthetics”—provides a foundational epistemological framework for modern science. Chelba argues that modern science validates rather than contradicts Kant’s ideas. Kantinomus Verlag PhilArchive
Chelba authored Critical Introduction: On the Possibility of Metaphysics as Science in the Perspective of Kantian Critical Philosophy (2004), where he elaborates on these connections. He suggests that Kant’s philosophy bridges the gap between scientific understanding and metaphysical inquiry, advocating for the restoration of metaphysics as a legitimate and unifying science. PhilPeople PhilPapers
His Kantinomus project represents a long-term philosophical program aimed at synthesizing ontology, semiotics, and aesthetics. Chelba’s work is deeply rooted in German philosophical traditions, particularly from Kant to Hegel, and he views modern philosophical challenges as opportunities to integrate scientific and ethical dimensions through a Kantian lens. Kantinomus Verlag PhilPapers
If you’d like to explore his writings further, much of his work can be accessed through philosophical archives like PhilArchive and his Kantinomus blog.
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