Michaela Rehm

Prof. Dr. Michaela Rehm is a faculty member at the Department of Philosophy under the Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology at Bielefeld University. She serves as the Dean of Studies and is actively involved in academic advising, equality initiatives, and committee work, including the Doctoral Committee. Her academic journey includes studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich and a doctorate in 2003 on Rousseau's political philosophy.

• Teaching Responsibilities: She oversees modules such as Grundlagen Ethik, Hauptmodul Politische Philosophie, and Didactics of Philosophy.
• Research Focus: Her work spans Ethics, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Philosophy of Religion, and the History of Practical Philosophy, with a specific interest in Moral Obligation, Social Contract Theory, and figures like Locke, Hobbes, and Kant.

Scientific Contributions: Her publications analyze the intersections of moral and political philosophy, particularly through Rousseau and Locke, with recent works addressing applied ethics and contemporary political theory. She is a SWIP Ambassador, advocating for women in philosophy.

• Professional Memberships: Gesellschaft für Analytische Philosophie (GAP), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Philosophie (DGPhil), Deutsche Vereinigung für Politikwissenschaft (DVPW), Équipe Rousseau.
• Collaborations: Co-edited volumes on Locke's political theory and contributed to interdisciplinary dialogues on social capital.