Center for Life Ethics
Schaumburg-Lippe-Straße 7
D-53113 Bonn

 

+49 228 73 66100

 

lifeethics@uni-bonn.de

TECHNOLOGIZATION

ECONOMIZATION

ECOLOGIZATION

GLOBALIZATION

TRANSFORMATION AND GOVERNANCE

TECHNOLOGIZATION

ECONOMIZATION

ECOLOGIZATION

GLOBALIZATION

TRANSFORMATION AND GOVERNANCE

The Center for Life Ethics

The Center for Life Ethics, part of the Transdisciplinary Research Area 4 "Individuals, Institutions and Societies" of the University of Bonn, is dedicated to analyzing and shaping life-changing dynamics.

In inter- and transdisciplinary research, teaching, and consulting, we address the changes brought about by technologization, economization, ecologization, and globalization, as well as the transformation processes associated with them.

Ethics is our bridging cross-sectional perspective.

 

The ethically good means respecting or promoting the flourishing, beauty and abundance of all life.

More about us

Our research focus

iStock/JGalione

Technologization

What role may and should different types of technologies play in our lives and how can they be designed according to ethical standards?

Learn more

AdobeStock/Paul

Economization

How can and should economy be shaped to support flourishing life?

Learn more

Ecologization

How can socio-ecological systems be designed so that individual and social life can develop sustainably?

Learn more

gettyimages/Michael H

Globalization

How can global connections, interdependencies and institutions be developed in such a way that it enables the formation of a common ethical orientation?

Learn more

Transformation und Governance

How can transformations and the rules, norms and institutions associated with them be shaped according to ethical standards?

Learn more

Events

More than a Word: Death

Scientists from various disciplines and artists introduce us to their work and approaches to death and we can discuss its significance for our lives with them.

Center for Life Ethics

Schaumburg-Lippe-Straße 7

53113 Bonn

17.September 2024 - Event

Freedoms - why and what for? WS 24/25

Scholars and experts with extensive practical experience in their respective professions shed light on the foundations, functions and conflicts of different freedoms.

Center for Life Ethics

Schaumburg-Lippe-Straße 7

53113 Bonn

27.August 2024 - Event

ThinkJourney WS 24/25:
Towards what future do we want to live?

colourbox/JanPietruszka

Together with recognized experts we will go on a ThinkJourney to explore desirable futures.

Center for Life Ethics

Schaumburg-Lippe-Straße 7

53113 Bonn

09.October 2023 - Event

Meet the Expert
Prof. Dr. Jennifer A. Chandler

© U Ottawa

University of Ottawa

Ulysses contracts and neurotechnology:
Accounting for Unintended Effects of Neuromodulation

Center for Life Ethics

Schaumburg-Lippe-Straße 7

53113 Bonn

09.October 2023 - 09:00
21.July 2023 - Event

Meet the Expert
Prof. Dr. Michael Cox

Common Boundaries
The Theory and Practice of Environmental Property

Center for Life Ethics

Schaumburg-Lippe-Straße 7

53113 Bonn

29.August 2023 - 10:00
25.October 2022 - Event

Desirable Futures:
Interdisciplinary Perspectives

International experts discuss possible and probable futures, and the challenges we face in making these futures desirable.

Center for Life Ethics

Schaumburg-Lippe-Straße 7

53113 Bonn

25.October 2023 - 11:00
Newsletter

Up-to-date information in our newsletter