Bernd Wagner

Dr. Bernd Wagner serves as a Lecturer for Special Duties (Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben) at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences since winter semester 2013/14, with additional lecturing roles at the University of St. Gallen (2013-present) and universities in Düsseldorf, Vechta, and Essen (2010-present), focusing on ethics integration in business and societal contexts.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctorate in Philosophy (Dr. phil, 2003) with dissertation on "Risk Ethics"
• Studies in Philosophy, Communication Science, and Sociology

Wagner's research centers on Applied Ethics domains including Business Ethics, Environmental Ethics, and Climate Ethics, alongside Social Philosophy (work, urban environments, temporality) and Sustainable Development frameworks. His work critically examines Corporate Social Responsibility implementation and ethical consumption patterns within corporate structures.

His 2017 edited volume "Philosophie der Arbeit" establishes foundational discourse on labor ethics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach connecting philosophical anthropology with contemporary workplace challenges.

Professional engagements demonstrate deep sector integration:

• Co-leader of NRW Regional Forum, German Network for Business Ethics (2013-present)
• Board member, sneep - student network for ethics in economics (2014-present)
• Scientific advisor for North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry's CSR project group (2012-2013)