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
Deep Fakes – Wie erkennen wir noch, was echt ist?
Dubliner Irish Pub Bonn, ...
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Vortrag von Prof. Dr. Matthias Braun im Rahmen des Pint of Science Festivals vom 19.-21. Mai im Dubliner Irish Pub
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 ...
Invisible Women - Insights into Feminist AI
University Museum Bonn, ...
06:00 PM
Numerous studies have shown that AI reflects societal structures and often reinforces existing inequalities. The Sportlight Discussion "Invisible Women - ...
Lunch Series
Hybrid – Am Hofgarten 8
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Join us each month for a fun and informative lunch on "Ethics, AI and Health"!
On 22 May, we have Magdalena Eitenberger as a guest in our Lunch ...
News
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.
Research Stay in Zurich
In March 2025, Denise Wallat from the Chair of (Social) Ethics was a Short Fellow at the Ethics Center of the University of Zurich
