Hans-Christoph Schmidt am Busch

Hans-Christoph Schmidt am Busch is Professor of Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy within the Faculty of Humanities and Education at the Technical University of Braunschweig, where he has been employed since 2013. Previously, he held visiting professorships at the universities of Magdeburg, Münster, and Vechta from 2010 to 2013. His academic career includes significant research stays as a fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at Northwestern University, Georgetown University, and Columbia University, as well as a fellowship at the Cluster of Excellence 'Religion and Politics' at the University of Münster during 2020-2021.

His research focuses primarily on Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Legal Philosophy, and the History of Philosophy, with particular expertise in Hegelian philosophy, critical theory, and the philosophical foundations of economics. His work consistently engages with recognition theory, social philosophy, and the intersection of philosophical concepts with contemporary social and economic issues. Schmidt am Busch completed his doctorate at the University of Münster on Hegel's concept of labor and his habilitation at Goethe University Frankfurt on 'Recognition' as a Principle of Critical Theory, establishing his scholarly foundation in German Idealism and critical social theory.

His publication record reveals a clear evolution in research interests while maintaining connections to his foundational work. Early publications focused on Hegel and Saint-Simonism, while more recent work has increasingly addressed contemporary issues like inheritance rights, bequeathing, and intergenerational justice. His scholarly output demonstrates remarkable breadth across languages (German, French, and English) and consistent engagement with both historical and contemporary philosophical debates.

Among his notable achievements is his membership in the Scientific Committee of the International College of Philosophy since 2023 and his organization of significant academic conferences including 'The Philosophy of the Market' (2014), 'The Right to Bequeath' (2019), and 'Freedom, Justice, and Esteem: Perspectives from an Unconditional Basic Income' (2022). These conferences reflect his commitment to bridging theoretical philosophy with pressing contemporary social issues.

• Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
• Member of the Scientific Committee of the International College of Philosophy (2023-present)

Schmidt am Busch has made substantial contributions to academic discourse through his numerous monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles. His work on recognition theory has been particularly influential, connecting Hegelian philosophy with contemporary critical theory. His research on basic income, inheritance rights, and market philosophy demonstrates his ability to apply philosophical frameworks to contemporary socio-economic debates, establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary political and social philosophy.