Postdoc/Halle
Practical reasons before Kant (1720-1780) The project aims at contributing to a fundamental discussion concerning practical reasons in ethics, by means of focusing on a historical debate. At the same time, its goal is to interpret a historical debate in light of a contemporary discussion. Questions concern three levels. 1. The normative level: When does an agent has a reason to do something? 2. The level of (moral motivation): How do practical reasons motivate? 3. The metaphysical level of the source of normativity: How is the normativity of practical reasons grounded? By looking at „pre-Kantian“ theories, it is not only possible to avoid difficulties inherent in contemporary conceptions (internalism/externalism), but also to make explicit the relations between the three levels. These relations are often neglected due to the growing differentiation in academic philosophy. External Announcement Registration number 4-2744/19-D Faculty: Humanities (Philosophische Fakultät I) Department: Institute for Ethnology and Philosophy Seminar: Philosophy The Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg will have a position open for a research associate (wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in) (m-f-d) within the Emmy Noether-project „Practical reasons before Kant (1720-1780)” (PI: Dr. Sonja Schierbaum) with a starting date of September 1st 2019. The position is for a fixed term up to 30 months. Part time employment: 65 % The salary scale is 13 TV-L, depending on compliance with requirements and assigned tasks. Requirements: - A university degree in a relevant subject of practical philosophy within the history of philosophy - Doctoral degree desirable at the time of appointment - The successful candidate should have previous, relevant knowledge appropriate to the topics of the project (early Enlightenment ethics and/or natural law theories), documented by either the applicant’s doctoral thesis or relevant publications - Candidates must have excellent research skills commensurate with their career stage - The following skills are desirable: - experience of giving research presentations - excellent organizational skills - the willingness and ability to work in a collaborative research environment - excellent interpersonal and communication skills Responsibilities: - conduct of research on the topics of the project - active participation in research events - administrative duties within the project, such as organization of workshops and conferences There is the possibility of further scientific qualification. Severely disabled applicants will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants. Women are emphatically invited to apply. For further information, please contact Dr. Sonja Schierbaum, phone: 040-491 89 62, E-Mail: [email protected] Please send your application by April 1st 2019 to: For attention to Dr. Sonja Schierbaum, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Philosophische Fakultät I, Institut für Ethnologie und Philosophie, 06099 Halle (Saale) by indicating the tender number Reg.-Nr.: 4-2744/19-D Applications should include: I) a covering letter, II) a curriculum vitae, III) a research proposal (1-3 pages), IV) one or two samples of written work, together not exceeding 18.000 words, V) copies of degree certificate(s) Application expenses are not reimbursed by the Martin-Luther University. Application documents are returned only in case a reply-paid enveloped is enclosed. -- Pour toute question, la FAQ de la liste se trouve ici: https://www.vidal-rosset.net/
