Babette Babich

Professor Babette Babich is a distinguished academic in the Department of Philosophy at Fordham University, specializing in the philosophy of technology, hermeneutics, and Nietzsche studies. She holds the academic rank of Professor and serves as Executive Editor of New Nietzsche Studies. Her research focuses on critical engagements with thinkers like Nietzsche, Heidegger, Gadamer, and Ivan Illich, addressing themes such as technology's societal impact, educational theory, and existential philosophy.

Her work bridges continental philosophy with contemporary issues, including critiques of surveillance capitalism, environmental ethics, and digital culture. Notable publications include Günther Anders’ Philosophy of Technology (2022) and Nietzsches Plastik (2021). She frequently contributes to interdisciplinary conferences and lectures, exemplified by her participation in the 2025 Thinking with Ivan Illich conference in Lucca, Italy.

Babich’s scholarship emphasizes philosophical hermeneutics, exploring how texts and technologies shape human understanding. She critiques modern industrial and educational systems through Illich’s lens, advocating for conviviality and critical self-reflection. Her writings also address aesthetics, music philosophy, and the ethical implications of technological advancement.