Hannah Altehenger

Hannah Altehenger is a Lecturer in the Philosophy Department at the University of Konstanz, where she leads the DFG-funded research project 'The Ethical Dimensions of Self-Control' (2022–2025). Previously, she held teaching positions at Bielefeld University (2017–2020), Zurich University, and the University of Salzburg (2020–2021). She also served as a substitute lecturer in Practical Philosophy at Saarland University during the 2023 summer term.

Her research focuses on Philosophical Moral Psychology, with core interests in self-control, weakness of will, moral responsibility for non-ideal agents, and blame theories. Recent work extends into AI ethics, exploring moral responsibility and blame attribution for artificial systems.

Altehenger’s academic credentials include a PhD from Humboldt-University Berlin (2018), with earlier studies at Bielefeld University (BA/MA). She conducted research stays at Oslo University and the University of Michigan during her PhD. Her publications span journals like Analysis, Synthese, and Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy.

Current research integrates empirical insights with normative ethics, addressing challenges posed by autonomous systems and human agency. No formal awards are listed, though her project funding indicates scholarly recognition.