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Thimo Heisenberg is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the Department of Philosophy at Rice University. He holds a PhD from Columbia University (2019) and specializes in 19th and 20th century German Philosophy, with particular focus on Hegel, Fichte, and Schelling. His research bridges German Idealism with contemporary political economy and social theory.
- PhD: Columbia University, 2019
His research interests include German Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy, and Political Economy. Current projects involve a book on The Economy in German Idealism, Schelling’s metaphysics of freedom, and Hegel’s biological-political thought. His work has been published in journals such as British Journal of the History of Philosophy and Journal of the American Philosophical Association.
Recent publications explore themes like Hegel’s philosophy of money, Fichte’s concept of free time, and the social implications of mortality. These works engage with interdisciplinary debates about capitalism, modernity, and existential philosophy.
- Awards: Fulbright Scholar, Alexander-von-Humboldt Foundation Fellowship, Max Weber Program Fellowship
He teaches courses linking his research to pedagogy and co-organizes the Houston Colloquium in German Philosophy. His work integrates textual analysis with contemporary socio-political issues, emphasizing historical texts’ relevance to modern debates.
