معرفی
Heidi M. Ravven is a Professor of Jewish Studies at Hamilton College. She is a renowned scholar of 17th-century Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza and an interdisciplinary researcher bridging philosophy, neuroscience, and ethics.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D., Brandeis University
- M.A., Brandeis University
- B.A., Brandeis University
Research Interests:
- Spinoza’s philosophy and its intersection with neuroscience
- Free will and moral agency in light of new brain sciences
- Jewish ethics and medieval philosophy
- Neuroethics and interdisciplinary approaches to ethics
Publications: Ravven’s work spans Spinoza studies, neuroethics, and Jewish ethics. Her 2013 book The Self Beyond Itself rethinks ethics through neuroscience and cultural context, while her 2014 article explores Jewish philosophy’s relevance to contemporary cognitive science. Recent chapters and editorials emphasize virtue ethics and the neuroscientific implications of freedom.
Scientific Awards:
- Nominated for the Grawemeyer Award in Religion (2013)
- Received $500,000 unsolicited Ford Foundation grant for ethics research (2004-2009)
Professional Affiliations: Ravven is a member of the International Neuroethics Society, Association for Jewish Studies, Society for Jewish Ethics, North American Spinoza Society, and other prestigious organizations. She serves on the U.N. Sustainable Development Advisory Committee and advises on global ethical initiatives.
