Department of Philosophy

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Prof. Dr. Martin Carrier was awarded the title of doctor honoris causa from the University of Athens. He recived the title in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to Philosophy of Science by the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Athens.

Press release of the University of Athens

Video of the award ceremony

Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Bittner is turning 80. Prof. Dr. Véronique Zanetti has written a laudation to mark the occasion, which has been published by the German Society for Analytical Philosophy (GAP).

GAP-Laudation (in German)

Our department member Prof. Dr. Ansgar Beckermann is turning 80. We extend our heartfelt congratulations! The GAP has published a laudatory tribute to Ansgar Beckermann — an honorary member and former president of the GAP — written by Peter Schulte, Christian Nimtz, Romy Jaster, and Hanjo Glock.

GAP-Laudation Beckermann (in German)

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Dr. Kinga Golus und Prof. Dr. Christian Nimtz berichten im DAADeuroletter, wie sich Inklusion und Philosophie vereinen lassen und wie Erasmus+ den Prozess ergänzt.

DAADeuroletter-Artikel

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Die Max Uwe Redler Stiftung vergibt den Deutschen Preis für Philosophie 2024 an Professor Dr. Benjamin Kiesewetter, Universität Bielefeld, für seine herausragenden Arbeiten zur normativen Dimension der menschlichen Vernunft. Für die Jury erfüllen Kiesewetters Arbeiten „in glänzender Weise den Anspruch der Philosophie, durch gründliches Nachdenken und sorgfältige Argumentation belastbare Antworten auf Grundfragen zu finden.“ Die Preisverleihung findet am 8. November im Hamburger Rathaus statt.

Pressemitteilung der Stiftung

Mitteilung der Universität Bielefeld