Dr. Felix Koch

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Felix Koch is a Senior Research Assistant at the University of Zurich, specializing in Moral Philosophy, Metaethics, and Political Philosophy. He has been actively involved in various academic roles, including a Research Fellow position focusing on Applied Ethics from 2021 to 2023 and a fixed-term Assistant Professor role at the Free University Berlin from 2013 to 2021. His research project, 'The Value Normative Powers,' was supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation. Felix has also held fellowships, including the Corti Fellowship at the Center for Ethics at the University of Zurich and the Einstein Postdoctoral Fellowship at Humboldt University Berlin. He earned his PhD and MPhil in Philosophy from Columbia University and has participated in graduate studies at Humboldt University Berlin, University of Freiburg, and Magdalen College, University of Oxford. His teaching includes courses on Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, 19th and 20th Century Philosophy, and General Ethics, among others.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Assistant

2023-01-01 — 2023-12-31

University of Zurich • Zürich

Worked at the Chair of General Ethics, focusing on various aspects of moral philosophy.

Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2023-12-31

University of Zurich • Zürich

Led research project on 'The Value Normative Powers'.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Free University Berlin • Berlin

Lectured on various topics in philosophy, focusing on ethics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Humboldt University Berlin • Berlin

Conducted research in moral philosophy and ethics.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — 2013-12-31

University Göttingen • Göttingen

Participated in teaching and research.

Core Preceptor

2008-01-01 — 2010-12-31

Columbia University • New York

Assisted in the undergraduate philosophy program.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law