Anja Jauernig

Anja Jauernig is a Professor of Philosophy at New York University's Department of Philosophy, housed within the College of Arts & Science. She previously held positions at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on Kant, Leibniz, and the history of German philosophy, with additional interests in aesthetics, animal ethics, and the philosophy of science.

Education:

• MA in Philosophy (with minors in physics and psychology) from the University of Bonn
• PhD in Philosophy from Princeton University

Professional Roles:

• Co-Editor of Archiv für Geschichte der Philosophie
• Co-Director of SWIP-NYC (Society for Women in Philosophy, NYC chapter)

Her work bridges historical philosophy with contemporary ethical inquiries, particularly in animal ethics and the philosophy of scientific methods.