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Ruth Hagengruber is a Professor of Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Paderborn University, and serves as Head of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She founded the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists (2016) and EcoTechGender research area (2006).
- Präsidentin der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Philosophie e.V. (Since 2025)
- Secretary, International Association of Women Philosophers e.V. (Since 2021)
- Co-founder of the Elisabeth of Bohemia Prize and Encyclopedia of Concise Concepts by Women Philosophers (2018)
Her Habilitation (1998) and Doctorate (1993, magna cum laude) focus on Practical Philosophy, natural sciences history, and ancient church history. She has held academic roles at the University of Koblenz-Landau (Associate Professor, 2005; Research Assistant, 2001-2003; 1996-1999) and Albertus Magnus University of Cologne (Lecturer, 1995-2005).
Her research spans Philosophy of Informatics (creativity, digital humanities), History of Women Philosophers (Émilie Du Châtelet manuscripts, Elisabeth von Böhmen), and EcoTechGender (economic, technological, and gender intersections). Recent publications include editions of Du Châtelet's works and gender-focused philosophy journals.
- 2015: Wiener-Schmidt Prize, Society for Cybernetics and Systems Theory
- 2014: Award for Innovation and Quality in Teaching, Paderborn University (for Philosophy in the Media)
- 2016-2017: Research Award Fellowship, Stifterverband Essen
- Since 2019: Lifetime Member, International Association for Computing and Philosophy
She organizes international projects (Erasmus collaborations), editorial boards (Springer Series Women in the History of Philosophy and Sciences), and academic events like the 2016 Émilie Du Châtelet session at the International Leibniz Congress. Her work integrates theatre, film, and media to explore philosophical themes.
