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Prof. Dr. Daniel Eggers serves as Professor of History of Philosophy at the University of Regensburg's Faculty of Philosophy, Arts, History and Social Sciences since 2021, holding the Chair of History of Philosophy. Previously, he worked as a research associate at RWTH Aachen University and the University of Cologne, where he completed his habilitation in 2020. His educational background includes: PhD from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (2007) Master of Philosophy from University of Cambridge (2005) Magister Artium from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (2004) Studies in Philosophy, Germanistics, Communication Science, and Educational Sciences (1994-2004) Eggers specializes in 17th-18th century moral and political philosophy, with additional expertise in metaethics, moral psychology, and media ethics. His research critically examines expressivism, sentimentalism, and the role of reason in moral judgment, while addressing contemporary challenges in scientific communication and democratic discourse. His work bridges historical philosophical analysis with modern ethical dilemmas, particularly in digital environments and public reason. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Hobbesian theory, moral motivation, and the intersection of ethics with political theory. Key trends include rigorous analysis of natural law theory, examination of emotional versus rational components in moral judgment, and critical evaluation of media ethics frameworks. Award highlights: Zeitschriftenpreis der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft (DGPuK) for 'Medienethik: Vier populäre Irrtümer' (2021) Eggers actively contributes to academic governance as board member of Bayerisches Promotionskolleg Politische Theorie and co-editor of the 'Ideen&Argumente' book series at de Gruyter. He serves as peer reviewer for major funding bodies including DFG, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and numerous international philosophy journals. His teaching portfolio spans historical philosophy courses and specialized seminars on ethical theories, reflecting his dual commitment to academic research and pedagogy. He participates in the European Hobbes Society and contributes to interdisciplinary forums including the Middle Ages Forum and Classical Center at the University of Regensburg.

• Moral Philosophy
• Political Philosophy
• Metaethics
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Dr. Hanno Sauer is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, affiliated with the Ethics Institute. His research focuses on normative ethics, metaethics, and moral psychology, with particular attention to moral cognition, debunking arguments, and the nature of moral progress. He leads the ERC-funded project 'The Enemy of the Good: Towards a Theory of Moral Progress' (PROGRESS, 2019–2024). Sauer has authored books on moral judgment, intuition, and moral progress. His work bridges philosophy, cognitive science, and empirical ethics. He has presented widely at international conferences and universities, addressing topics such as moral disagreement, dual-process models, and the role of emotions in moral judgment. Research interests include the psychological foundations of moral cognition, epistemology of moral judgment, and the mechanisms of moral evolution. He critiques dual-process theories and advocates for a moderate rationalist view of moral reasoning. Sauer's recent publications explore moral progress, moral intuitionism, and the ethical implications of cognitive biases like the Knobe Effect.

• Normative Ethics
• Metaethics
• Moral Psychology
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Dr. Niclas Rautenberg is a Postdoctoral Fellow within the Excellence Strategy at Universität Hamburg's Department of Informatics, affiliated with the Ethics in Information Technology (EIT) research group and the emerging research field Grounds, Norms, Decisions. His interdisciplinary work bridges phenomenology, political philosophy, and qualitative methods, with active investigations into digital conflict dynamics. Education includes philosophy, psychology, and political science studies at Free University of Berlin and University of Tours, followed by a master's in Politics, Economics and Philosophy at Universität Hamburg. Doctoral research was completed at University of Essex under supervision of Prof. Fabian Freyenhagen and Dr. Jörg Schaub. Research focuses on: Critical phenomenology of political conflict and digital spaces Intersections of race, gender, and power structures Normative foundations of democratic societies Ethical implications of AI and surveillance technologies Qualitative methodologies in philosophical research Publications demonstrate consistent focus on phenomenological analysis of socio-political conflicts, with recent work examining AI ethics, racialized conflict, and spatial dimensions of political struggle. Article keywords predominantly reflect phenomenology (71%), ethics (57%), and political philosophy (43%) frameworks. Awards and Fellowships: Heinrich Böll Foundation Fellowship (PhD funding) German Academic Scholarship Foundation Fellowship CHASE Doctoral Fellowship Royal Institute of Philosophy Grant Robert Papazian Essay Prize 2023 Shortlist Supervises bachelor's, master's and doctoral theses in phenomenology, critical theory, and technology ethics, particularly welcoming interdisciplinary approaches and underrepresented perspectives. Previously contributed to UKRI-funded project 'What does Artificial Intelligence Mean for the Future of Democratic Society?' at Queen Mary University of London. Leads research within EIT group and collaborates in the Grounds, Norms, Decisions research field, regularly presenting at international philosophy conferences including World Congress of Philosophy and British Society for Phenomenology events.

• Phenomenology
• Social and Political Philosophy
• Critical Theory
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Dr. Steffi Schadow is a Lecturer for special tasks at the Faculty of Philosophy, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, where she has been employed since April 2022. Previously, she served as a Research Associate at the University of Regensburg (2021-2022), Research Assistant at the University of Bonn (2020-2021), and held various research and teaching positions at several German universities including Greifswald, Siegen, Bremen, and Frankfurt. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Frankfurt/M. (2004-2010) under the supervision of Professor Marcus Willaschek, and a Magistra Artium in Philosophy, Ancient History, German Language and Literature, and History of Art from the University of Jena and Humboldt-University Berlin (1997-2004). Dr. Schadow's research focuses on the intersection of historical and systematic approaches in moral philosophy. Her primary areas of interest include: Kant and Hume scholarship Moral philosophy and metaethics Moral psychology and action theory Contemporary virtue ethics The analytical discussion of the meaning of life Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent engagement with Kantian ethics, particularly focusing on concepts of moral obligation, maxims, and motivation. She has also made significant contributions to Hume scholarship, especially regarding his theory of obligation. Her work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary philosophical debates, showing how historical perspectives can inform current discussions in moral philosophy. Dr. Schadow has received several academic recognitions: Fellowship for female Postdocs in Arts and Humanities at the University of Bremen (2016-2017) International Scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (January-April 2007) Scholarship from the German Academic Scholarship Foundation (2001-2004) As an educator, Dr. Schadow teaches in her areas of expertise, particularly in propaedeutic courses on the history of philosophy and the foundations of academic work. Her habilitation project "Morality, Affect, and Convention: Hume's Theory of Obligation" defends an interpretation of Hume's conception of moral normativity that combines sentimentalist and objectivist elements, while her monograph project on "Moral Obligation" develops a Kantian approach to understanding moral obligation.

• Kant Philosophy
• Hume Philosophy
• Moral Philosophy
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Felix Bräuer serves as Assistant Professor at the Chair for Theoretical Philosophy/Philosophy of Language (Chair I) within the Department of Philosophy at the School of Humanities, University of Mannheim since 2019. Previously, he held an Assistant Professor position at Saarland University from 2018 to 2019. His academic qualifications include: PhD in Philosophy, Humboldt University (2018) Philosophy studies at University of Wuppertal Philosophy studies at UC Berkeley Dr. Bräuer specializes in epistemology with concentrated expertise in social epistemology and testimony-based justification, examining how social norms function within knowledge transmission systems. His research extends to philosophy of language through analysis of assertion mechanisms and expressivist frameworks, while maintaining active scholarly engagement with Existentialism, Phenomenology, and Aesthetics as reflected in his teaching portfolio. Methodologically, he bridges analytic philosophy with social practice theory to investigate epistemic dependence in communal contexts. Publication trends from 2017-2022 reveal consistent exploration of testimony epistemology, with major contributions addressing reductionism debates, constitutive rules of assertion, and epistemic dependence frameworks. His work demonstrates increasing integration of social norm theory with linguistic philosophy, particularly evident in the 2022 Synthese article on expressivism transparency and the 2021 monograph analyzing testimonial dependence. Core thematic threads connect practical risk assessment in testimonial communities (2017) with contemporary analyses of engagement conditions in assertion (2021).

• Epistemology
• Social Epistemology
• Philosophy of Language
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Philipp Brüllmann is Professor of Ancient Philosophy at Heidelberg University since December 2022, specializing in historical ancient philosophy and systematic practical ethics. His work bridges classical texts with contemporary philosophical debates. His academic training includes: Habilitation in Philosophy, LMU Munich (2015) Doctorate in Philosophy, Humboldt University of Berlin (2007) Master of Arts in Musicology, University of Tübingen (2002) Undergraduate studies in Musicology and Philosophy, University of Tübingen (1996-2002) Brüllmann's research centers on Ancient Philosophy—particularly Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic thought, and Cicero—with extensions into Neo-Aristotelian movements. Systematically, he explores metaethics, normative ethics, political philosophy, moral psychology, and philosophy of music. Current projects examine partiality in ethics, obedience to law in antiquity, and moral revisionism through texts like Cicero's De Officiis and Plato's Laws . His recent publications (2020-2023) reveal consistent engagement with ethical frameworks in Greco-Roman philosophy, emphasizing duty, partial relationships, and psychological dimensions of moral reasoning. Key themes include Cicero's political psychology and Plato's conceptual analysis of thick ethical terms. Brüllmann leads the DFG-funded project 'The community is more important than the individual' at LMU Munich (2021-2022) and serves as Associate Editor for Ancient Philosophy Today: DIALOGOI . Previously, he contributed to the Munich School of Ancient Philosophy (MUSAφ) until 2021 and held acting professorships across German universities.

• Ancient Philosophy
• Ethics
• Political Philosophy
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Dr Guy Kahane is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy , University of Oxford, and a faculty member at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics . His research bridges philosophy of neuroscience , moral psychology , metaethics , and applied ethics . Research Interests Kahane explores how neuroscience informs moral judgment, challenges utilitarianism through multidimensional models, and critiques speciesism in moral prioritization. He investigates axiological debates around theism and evolutionary suffering, arguing against simplistic views of cosmic indifference and species-based moral hierarchies. His work includes empirical studies on public perceptions of harm to animals versus humans, co-developing the Oxford Utilitarianism Scale to dissociate moral dimensions. Recent publications focus on individuality, cosmic importance, and historical significance. Notable Contributions Argued that sacrificial dilemmas fail to capture the altruistic core of utilitarianism. Challenged speciesism in moral psychology through cross-species prioritization studies. Developed a framework for understanding the axiological implications of evolution and theism.

• Philosophy of Neuroscience
• Moral Psychology
• Metaethics
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Holmer Steinfath is a full Professor of Practical Philosophy at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen since 2006. His academic journey includes professorships at RWTH Aachen (2002-2006) and Universität Regensburg (2002-2006), with earlier roles as a lecturer and assistant at Universität Konstanz (1994-2002). He holds a PhD (1988) and Habilitation (2000) in philosophy, focusing on Aristotle and Plato. Steinfath serves as a co-editor for two book series and advises on journal boards. Education Philosophy studies at Universität Hamburg and Freie Universität Berlin PhD (1988): Aristotle's Substance Theory Habilitation (2000): Practical Reasoning and Personhood Research interests span practical philosophy, ethics, and philosophical anthropology, with specializations in the good life , moral justification, metaethics, and normative ethics. He explores temporal dimensions in ethics (e.g., time sovereignty, existential coherence) and connects ancient philosophy (Plato, Aristotle) to modern moral frameworks. Recent publications focus on temporal ethics, medical philosophy, and moral theory. His 15 most recent works (2025-1996) analyze topics like time perception, autonomy in medicine, and ethical systems, blending classical and modern philosophical approaches. Notable collaborations include co-edited handbooks on medicine and temporality. Scientific roles include Member of the Lower Saxon Academy of Sciences (2010-present) Trust Professor of Studienstiftung (2021-present) Co-editor of Neue Studien zur Philosophie and Philosophische Abhandlungen book series Advisory board member for Jahrbuch für Wissenschaft und Ethik and Zeitschrift für Ethik und Moralphilosophie Grants & Projects Co-editor of key anthologies including Autonomie und Vertrauen (2016) Principal investigator for DFG-FOR 5022 project on medicine and the time structure of the good life (since 2021)

• Ethics
• Philosophical Anthropology
• Ancient Philosophy
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Dr. Silvia Jonas is a philosopher at the University of Bamberg's Department of Philosophy, holding an academic rank of Assistant Professor. She is also affiliated with the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) as a Minerva Fellow (2017-2019) and will commence a Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship in October 2019. PhD in Philosophy, Humboldt University Berlin (2012) BPhil in Philosophy, University of Oxford (2010) MLitt in Philosophy, University of St Andrews (2008) Magister Artium in Political Science/Philosophy/Religious Studies, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2007) Her research focuses on the intersection of philosophy of mathematics and science with epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of language. She investigates how mathematics shapes philosophical conceptualization of reality, whether reality exceeds physicalism, and the limits of linguistic knowledge. Her work extends to metaethics, aesthetics, and philosophy of religion, particularly examining ineffability across domains. Recent publications include analyses of mathematical indispensability, moral disagreement, and theological implications of structuralist metaphysics. She explores aesthetic ineffability and epistemic challenges in scientific explanations. Upcoming work examines the relationship between mathematics and thought. Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship (2019) Fast Track Program for Outstanding Women in Science (Robert Bosch Foundation) Minerva Fellowship (Max Planck Society, 2017-2019) John Templeton Foundation grant (2016-2019) Jonas advises on mathematical conceptualization of reality and participates in public philosophy through media appearances and events like World Science Festival and HowTheLightGetsIn festival. Her work combines formal philosophical analysis with interdisciplinary engagement.

• Philosophy of Mathematics
• Philosophy of Science
• Epistemology
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Dr. Christian Wendelborn is an academic staff member and visiting lecturer at the University of Mannheim's Department of Practical Philosophy / Business Ethics, where he has taught and conducted research since 2016. He concurrently serves as lecturer and coordinator for Ethics-Philosophy Studies at the University of Konstanz since 2014-2015. From 2020-2022, he contributed as a research assistant in the DATABLIC project at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg. His research spans: Metaethics : Normativity, theories of practical reasons, prudential good Applied Ethics : Data ethics, bioethics, animal ethics Political Philosophy : Freedom of expression, alienation theories Educational Philosophy : Pedagogy, educational justice His publications demonstrate consistent focus on metaethical frameworks (2015-2018) with later expansion into applied domains like migration ethics and educational policy. Recent works increasingly engage with sociopolitical applications of philosophical principles. Teaching includes seminars on practical philosophy (metaethics, normative ethics, political philosophy) and professional development courses for educators in philosophy/ethics. He leads specialized training in data ethics at the University of Konstanz. Research collaborations include the DATABLIC project at Heidelberg DKFZ, examining ethical dimensions of data utilization in scientific contexts.

• Metaethics
• Applied Ethics
• Political Philosophy
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Chiara Destri is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Normative Orders Research Group of Goethe University Frankfurt. Her work bridges political philosophy, democratic theory, and metaethics, focusing on justifications of democracy, political equality, and the ethics of voting. University: Goethe University Frankfurt Department: Normative Orders Research Group Academic Rank: Research Fellow Research Interests include: Democratic legitimacy and obligation Political equality and representation Role of political parties and partisanship Campaign finance and electoral systems Normative political theory and realism Recent Publications highlight trends in electoral participation, sortition mechanisms, and critiques of moralism in public discourse. Her articles often examine how democratic institutions can better align with normative ideals while addressing practical challenges like voter abstention and political corruption.

• Political Philosophy
• Democratic Theory
• History of Political Thought
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Martin Hoffmann is a Lecturer at the Department of Philosophy at the University of Münster, where he has served as "Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben" since October 2018. His academic profile combines expertise in theoretical philosophy with applied ethical considerations, particularly in medical and life sciences contexts. Hoffmann's educational background includes a Diplom in Psychology from the University of Würzburg (1993-1995) followed by combined studies in Psychology and Philosophy at the University of Hamburg (1995-2001). He earned his doctorate in 2007 with a dissertation on "Kohärenzbegriffe in der Ethik" and completed his habilitation in 2017 with the thesis "Menschliche Individualität," which examines the epistemological foundations of human self-understanding. His research interests form a cohesive network across multiple philosophical domains: Normative Ethics and Metaethics as theoretical foundations Applied Ethics with specialization in Medical Ethics, Ethics of Life Sciences, and Research Ethics Philosophical Anthropology and Theory of Individuality 19th Century Philosophy including Hermeneutics and Neo-Kantianism Philosophy of Mind focusing on personhood concepts Philosophy of Science as applied to psychology and medicine Hoffmann's recent publications demonstrate the evolution of his scholarly focus from foundational ethical theory to practical applications. His 2021 habilitation thesis "Menschliche Individualität" represents a significant contribution to philosophical anthropology, receiving scholarly attention through a book symposium and reviews. The two most recent handbook articles published Online First in 2025—"Psychoanalysis as Science" and "Disability, Beeinträchtigungen und das gute Leben"—show his ongoing engagement with contemporary philosophical challenges at the intersection of theory and practice. His scholarly recognition includes: Alfried Krupp Junior Fellowship at the Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald (2009) Fellowship with the Kolleg-Forschergruppe on Theoretical Foundations of Normative Justification in Medical Ethics and Biopolitics (2014-2015) Hoffmann maintains an active public intellectual presence through media engagements including appearances on WDR 5's "Das philosophische Radio" (January 2022) discussing human individuality and contributions to ARD alpha's "alpha-demokratie" (December 2021) addressing ethical challenges during the pandemic. His academic trajectory, spanning research assistant positions, visiting professorships at multiple institutions, and his current role at Münster, reflects a consistent interdisciplinary approach that bridges philosophical inquiry with practical ethical challenges in medicine and social contexts.

• Normative Ethics
• Metaethics
• Applied Ethics
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Nils Schütz holds the position of Researcher at the University of Heidelberg's Faculty of Theology, Department of Systematic Theology (Ethics). He is currently affiliated with the Max Planck School 'Matter to Life' and previously worked at the Marsilius-Kolleg as part of the Health and Life Science Alliance. His work bridges ethics, phenomenology, and interdisciplinary research. Education: PhD (2023): Goethe University Frankfurt, thesis: Animal Ethics as Design Studies in Protestant Theology (2009–2015): Universities of Bonn, Heidelberg, and Göttingen Abitur (2008): Bünde, Westphalia Research Focus: Schütz explores animal ethics, metaethics, and the ethical implications of life science research. His work integrates phenomenology, philosophical anthropology, and cross-cultural analysis, with recent contributions to moral theory and anti-religious communication in US comedy. Publications: Notable works include contributions to Morality and Moralization – New Approaches (2024) and studies on anthropocentrism critiques (2021). His monograph Animal Ethics as Design is pending publication. Professional Roles: Doctoral scholarship holder (Hessian Luther Foundation, 2019–2021) Pastoral roles: Special Vicar (EKHN, 2018), Vicariate in Hochheim am Main (2016–2017) Collaborations: Engaged with the Center for Social Responsibility (EKHN) and interdisciplinary projects in theology, ethics, and life sciences.

• Animal ethics/ethics of human-animal relations
• (Alterity) Phenomenology and Philosophical Anthropology
• Metaethics
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Simone Neuber serves as a Visiting Professor and Head of the Philosophy Department at Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd, maintaining regular office hours in room M1 2.05 and virtual sessions during academic breaks. Her institutional affiliation centers on philosophical research and teaching within Germany's higher education framework for teacher training. Her academic journey began with studies in Philosophy and Modern English Literature at the University of Tübingen, including an exchange year at SUNY Stony Brook. She earned her doctorate in 2013 from Tübingen with research on fictional relationships in analytical aesthetics, followed by habilitation in 2021 at the University of Jena focusing on self-deception as an archaeological search, published as a 657-page monograph in 2025. Neuber's research program critically engages with self-deception mechanisms across Kantian ethics, Kierkegaardian existentialism, and Sartrean phenomenology. Her work examines moral psychology in aesthetic contexts , religious epistemology , and pre-reflective consciousness , with particular attention to how moods structure existential awareness and how deception operates in religious belief formation. Recent publications demonstrate sustained analysis of Kant's theory of lying, Kierkegaard's anxiety treatise, and Sartre's ontology of subjectivity. Her 2023-2025 publications reveal three converging trajectories: Kantian investigations into the metaphysical foundations of evil and deceptive practices Kierkegaardian explorations of religious epistemology and immortality concepts Sartrean phenomenological analyses of mood, consciousness, and self-deception mechanisms These strands intersect in her examination of how philosophical frameworks address the tension between rationality and affective states in moral decision-making. Neuber's scholarly contributions extend through guest professorships at the University of Notre Dame and academic appointments in Heidelberg, Freiburg, and Basel. Her teaching responsibilities include mentoring students through the Staufer Studienmodell framework at this German university of education, with particular focus on preparing philosophy educators for secondary school instruction.

• Ethics
• Aesthetics
• Phenomenology
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Maike Albertzart serves as Professor and Head of the Practical Philosophy II department within the Department of Philosophy at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Her office is located in the Philosophicum, Room 00-506, and she can be reached via email at malbertz@uni-mainz.de or phone at +49 (0) 6131/39-22 540. Her primary research areas include: Moral Philosophy (collective responsibility, Kant's moral philosophy) Action Theory (collective intentionality, joint action, group actors) Metaethics (moral particularism) Applied Ethics (climate ethics, consumer ethics) Political Philosophy History of Philosophy (Kant) Albertzart's publications from 2011-2020 demonstrate a cohesive exploration of ethical theory, particularly Kantian approaches to collective moral problems and critiques of principle-based ethics. Her work frequently addresses group agency, climate ethics, and the applicability of Kantian frameworks to contemporary global challenges, appearing in journals like the European Journal of Philosophy and edited volumes on social philosophy. Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided information. Advising and Grants: The provided text does not mention any students, doctoral advisees, or research grants. Labs and Teams: No details about research laboratories, collaborative teams, or institutional affiliations beyond the Department of Philosophy are provided.

• Moral Philosophy
• Action Theory
• Metaethics
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