Practical Philosophy is concerned with the nature and the fundamental categories of actions and of human life. Practical Philosophy asks what characterizes actions, which actions are rational or irrational, good or bad, permitted, forbidden or required, what constitutes a good life - and whether and how academically substantiated statements can be generated about this at all. The Chair of Practical Philosophy at Trier University (Professur für Praktische Philosophie des 20. Jahrhunderts bis in die Gegenwart mit einem Schwerpunkt in der Ethik und der angewandten Ethik, as the full title reads) covers the entire spectrum of contemporary research and teaching in the field of Practical Philosophy, with a focus on applied ethics and political philosophy.
Team
- Prof. Dr. Matthias Hoesch
- Dr. Nadine Mooren
- Dr. Adis Selimi
- Annabell Nieke (student assistant)
- Elias Altmeyer (student assistant)
Since 2025, Professor of Practical Philosophy is Matthias Hoesch. If you are interested in writing a PhD thesis in the field of practical philosophy at the University of Trier, please write to hoesch@uni-trier.de.
PhD studies in Practical Philosophy
- If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Practical Philosophy, please feel free to contact hoesch@uni-trier.de.
- Contrary to what the Ph.D. regulations might suggest at first glance, knowledge of Latin is, of course, not a regular requirement for the Ph.D. program in Practical Philosophy.
- Attendance at the Practical Philosophy Colloquium (Thu 4–6 p.m.), either in person or online, is expected.