Tobias Endres

Dr. Tobias Endres is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Philosophy, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany. His academic work focuses on Ernst Cassirer’s philosophy, perception theory, German idealism, and intercultural philosophy. He holds a Dr. phil. from TU Berlin (2018) and an MA from Bonn University (2009), awarded the Immanuel Kant Prize for his master’s thesis on Nietzsche. Since 2018, he has been a research assistant at TU Braunschweig and led projects like the interdisciplinary 'Dilemmas of Sustainability' funded by the Volkswagen Foundation. Notable achievements include the Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship (2024–2026) and editorial roles in journals like Continental Philosophy Review. His research bridges Cassirer’s symbolic forms with contemporary debates in epistemology, technology, and cultural anthropology. Key publications include monographs on Nietzsche and Cassirer’s perception theory, as well as edited volumes like Kyoto in Davos (2023). Endres actively organizes international conferences, such as the 2024 Authors-meet-critics session on his edited volume. His work emphasizes Cassirer’s relevance in intercultural and global philosophy.

Education:

• Dr. phil., Technical University of Berlin (2018), Dissertation: Ernst Cassirer's Phenomenology of Perception
• MA, University of Bonn (2009), Thesis: Nietzsche’s Hermeneutics (Kant Prize recipient)

Research Interests:

• Cassirer’s symbolic forms and their modern applications
• Perception theory and non-conceptualism debates
• Intercultural philosophy and global Cassirer studies
• German idealism and neo-Kantianism
• Philosophy of technology and cultural anthropology

Publications Trends: His articles (2020–2025) explore Cassirer’s legacy in perception, truth, and cultural forms, often bridging historical and contemporary philosophy. Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, such as technology’s symbolic role and Cassirer’s influence on Sellars.

Awards:

• Feodor Lynen Fellowship (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, 2024–26)
• Immanuel Kant Prize (2009)

Advising & Grants: Leads TU Braunschweig projects, co-organized major conferences (e.g., Kyoto in Davos in 2020), and serves on editorial boards. No listed advisees, but actively mentors through research projects.

Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the Ernst Cassirer Arbeitsgruppe at TU Berlin (2012) and collaborates with global networks like the International Ernst Cassirer Society.