Angela Breitenbach

Angela Breitenbach is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of King’s College. Her work spans Kant and modern philosophy, with a focus on aesthetics, philosophy of science, philosophy of biology, and environmental philosophy.

• Current: Professor, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Cambridge
• Previous roles: Lecturer at University of East Anglia, Junior Research Fellow at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge

Research Focus

Her research explores intersections between foundational philosophical traditions and contemporary issues in science, biology, and environmental ethics. She has held prestigious fellowships, including the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship and Leverhulme Research Fellowship.

Scientific Awards

• Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (2023-24)
• Pro Futura Scientia Fellow (2015-18)
• Leverhulme Research Fellow (2013-15)