Hans Bernhard Schmid

Hans Bernhard Schmid is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy and Education, University of Vienna. His research centers on social ontology, collective intentionality, and normative philosophy, with emphasis on how groups form shared intentions and moral responsibilities. He leads major projects such as 'Knowledge in Crisis' (2023–2028) and 'Forms of Normativity' (2018–2023), exploring epistemic transitions and ethical frameworks in collaborative contexts.

Schmid's work investigates collective emotions, group agency, and social epistemology, bridging philosophy, sociology, and psychology. His research dissects phenomena like fanaticism, plural self-awareness, and the ethics of joint action, often employing historical analysis (e.g., Aristotle, Heidegger) to contextualize contemporary social challenges.

Recent publications focus on articulating first-person plural authority (2020), the ontology of collective responsibility among strangers (2018), and the interplay between social conventions and authenticity (2017). His articles demonstrate consistent engagement with the dynamics of group identity formation, moral obligations in collaborative settings, and the affective dimensions of social structures.

Schmid actively participates in international workshops and conferences, including presentations on 'We-Intentionality' (2024) and collaborations like the Social Ontology Society. He contributes to public discourse through media engagements, such as video lectures on collective responsibility and social ontology.