Leonard Weiss

Leonard Weiss is a Research Fellow in the Department of Philosophy at King's College London, working on the project 'Existence after Kant.' He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield (2024), following studies in medicine and philosophy at universities in Munich and London. His research focuses on post-Kantian metaphysics, particularly Hegel and Schelling, exploring how they address individuality, conceptual realism, and the history of philosophy. Weiss also engages in public philosophy through his podcast 'The Rabbit Hole of Ideas' and serves as social media manager for the Hegel Society of Great Britain.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, University of Sheffield (2024)
• Studies in Medicine and Philosophy, Munich and London institutions

Research Interests:

• Metaphysics in Hegel and Schelling
• Critique of conceptual frameworks in post-Kantian thought
• Interpretation of Kant, Leibniz, and Aristotle in German Idealism
• The theoretical foundations of philosophical historiography

Publications and Engagement:

• Recent articles in International Journal of Philosophical Studies and Hegel Bulletin
• Contributions to edited volumes on Hegel's Philosophy of Nature and Žižek studies
• Podcast host and Hegel Society social media lead