Department of (Social-)Ethics

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Welcome to the Department of (Social) Ethics!
We explore ethical questions in the interplay between society and technology. We research how new technologies change social life foms and institutions and how to responsibly shape these changes. By using empirical and analytical-hermeneutic methods we evaluate social norms or concepts. We examine how they can provide orientation or need to be innovated and rethought. By this we develop options for behavior and action for the social dealing with new technologies.

© Gregor Hübl / University of Bonn
Team

© Matthias Braun
Projects

© Matthias Braun
Publications

© Matthias Braun
Approach

© Social Ethics Group
Events and Outreach

© Gregor Hübl / University of Bonn
Teaching
Ethics und Governance of emerging technologies
Here you will soon learn more about the research hub "ethics and governance of emerging technologies""
Events
Diskutier Ma(h)l
Kirchenpavillon, ...
06:30 PM
Herzliche Einladung zu einem Themenabend im Kirchenpavillon, organisiert vom Lehrstuhl für (Sozial-)Ethik und dem Evangelischen Forum.
Nach einem ...
Zweite Vernetzungstagung Systematische Theologie
Bonn, Adenauerallee 131
Whole Day
Wir laden Nachwuchswissenschaftler*innen herzlich ein, aktuelle Forschungsthemen kennenzulernen, sich zu Fragen und Herausforderungen wissenschaftlichen ...
Summer School NeurotechEU
Bonn, Adenauerallee 131
Whole Day
The interdisciplinary summer school "Neural Networks, Manipulation and Ethics" will explore the neuroethical connections between AI and humans and their ...
News
Erasmus Partner in Bonn
Jakob Egeris Thorsen from Aarhus at the Faculty from 2 to 3 June
New MeTra Program Mentee
Denise Wallat accepted to the MeTra program at the University of Bonn
New Visiting Fellow
In May 2025, Magdalena Eitenberger from Vienna is at the Faculty
Student assistants (6-12h/week)
The Chair of (Social) Ethics at the Faculty of Protestant Theology is seeking to fill two position as of July 15th 2025.