Department of (Social-)Ethics

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.

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Ethics und Governance of emerging technologies

Here you will soon learn more about the research hub "ethics and governance of emerging technologies""

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Monday Sep 01, 2025 until Sep 03, 2025

Zweite Vernetzungstagung Systematische Theologie

Bonn, Adenauerallee 131

Whole Day

Wir laden Nachwuchswissenschaftler*innen herzlich ein, aktuelle Forschungsthemen kennenzulernen, sich zu Fragen und Herausforderungen wissenschaftlichen ...

Monday Sep 08, 2025 until Sep 11, 2025

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 ...