Andreas A. M. Kinneging

Andreas A. M. Kinneging is a Professor of Philosophy of Law at the Leiden University Faculty of Law, affiliated with the Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of the Law. His research focuses on intersections between natural law, ethics, and ontological frameworks in legal philosophy.

• Position: Professor Philosophy of Law
• Institution: Leiden University
• Key affiliation: Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

Research Themes: Kinneging explores the legitimacy of legal systems through ontological and ethical lenses, particularly examining Nicolai Hartmann's implicit connections to natural law traditions. His work bridges metaphysical analysis with contemporary legal challenges in multilevel jurisdictions.

Key Contributions: In his 2016 chapter "Nicolai Hartmann and Natural Law," he argues for Hartmann's unintentional alignment with natural law principles, despite the philosopher's explicit silence on the topic. This work situates Hartmann within the eidetic/realist tradition tracing back to Plato and Aristotle.

Affiliations: Actively contributes to the Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of the Law, engaging in comparative philosophical analysis (e.g., Hartmann vs. Ingarden) and interdisciplinary legal research.