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Jens Timmermann is a Professor (Chair) of Moral Philosophy at the University of St Andrews, UK. He holds a distinguished academic career with prior roles including Reader, Senior Lecturer, and Lecturer at St Andrews. His research focuses on Kantian ethics, legal philosophy, and ancient philosophy. Timmermann has been a visiting professor at Brandeis University, the University of Luxembourg, and others, reflecting his international academic engagement. He has received numerous awards, including the Junior International Kant Prize (2010) and fellowships from the Humboldt Foundation and the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Education: Studied at Göttingen University and Balliol College, Oxford, where he held a Junior Research Fellowship. His scholarly contributions include editing Kant’s writings and authoring monographs such as Kant’s Will at the Crossroads (2022) and Kant’s 'Supposed Right to Lie' (forthcoming 2023). He serves on editorial boards of journals like Philosophical Quarterly and Archiv für Geschichte der Philosophie.
Research emphasizes Kant’s moral, legal, and political philosophy, with a focus on practical irrationality, autonomy, and moral dilemmas. His work bridges historical interpretation and contemporary ethical debates, influencing both academic and applied ethics. Timmermann’s visiting positions and editorial roles underscore his global influence in philosophy.
