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Prof Jens Timmermann is a Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy in the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies. He holds a Dr.phil from the University of Göttingen and has been elected to the Academia Europaea (2023). His research focuses on ethical theory, ancient philosophy, aesthetics, and Kantian philosophy, with recent work on moral dilemmas, the morality of humor, and theories of justice.
Education:
- Dr.phil, University of Göttingen
Research Interests:
- Analysis of Kant’s ethical and practical philosophy
- Moral dilemmas and the application of Kantian principles
- Philosophy of humor and its moral implications
- History and theory of university education
Awards:
- Elected to the Academia Europaea (2023)
- Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (1998)
- Fellow, German National Scholarship Foundation (1991)
- Junior International Kant Prize (2010)
Advising & Grants:
- Supervises PhD students Jacob Librizzi, Hongjian Tan, and Patrick Winther-Larsen
- Recipient of Research Leave Scheme funding (2005) from the Arts and Humanities Research Board
Impact: His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and justice systems. Recent publications explore Kant’s theories on punishment, infanticide, and moral rights, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with ethics and law.
