Magnus Schlette

Prof. Magnus Schlette serves as Head of the Department of Theology and Natural Sciences at FEST Heidelberg. His expertise spans Philosophy, with focuses on practical philosophy, anthropology, social and religious philosophy. His historical research emphasizes Kant, Hegel, Kierkegaard, and pragmatism. Current projects include 'Natural artificiality', 'Anthropology of Perception', and 'Aging as self-realization'. He holds a habilitation (2009) and doctorate (2002) in Philosophy from Goethe University Frankfurt, with earlier studies at FU Berlin, Kiel, and Frankfurt. Awards include the Max-Weber Prize 2012 for religious research.

Key professional milestones include fellowships at the Max Weber Center (University of Erfurt), Marsilius-Kolleg (Heidelberg), and Ruhr University Bochum. He has taught at Humboldt University Berlin and Goethe University Frankfurt, leading courses on Kierkegaard, Kant, and hermeneutics. Active in academic governance, he serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of 'Interdisciplinary Anthropology' and multiple philosophical societies.

Research priorities include Philosophy of Freedom, Embodiment, and Humanities Theory. His work bridges historical and systematic philosophy, engaging critical theory and existential themes. Collaborations span interdisciplinary groups like the 'Democracy as a Way of Thinking and Living' working group.