Dr. Pascale Willemsen

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Biography

Pascale Willemsen is a Professor at the University of Zurich, specializing in Philosophy. She is the Principal Investigator of the SNSF Starting Grant "Shining Light Praise" and leads the SNSF Ambizione Research Group "Investigating Thick Ethical Concepts – Philosophical Empirical Perspectives." Willemsen's research focuses on Metaethics, Moral Psychology, Evaluative Language, Applied Ethics, and Experimental Philosophy. She has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher at noted institutions such as Ruhr-University Bochum and University College London. Willemsen completed her doctoral studies at Ruhr-University Bochum with a dissertation that earned the GdF Dissertation Prize for outstanding interdisciplinary dissertations. She has been recognized for her contributions to philosophy and has a strong foundation in ethical theory and empirical perspectives. Willemsen is committed to advancing interdisciplinary dialogue in philosophy and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor (SNSF Förderprofessur)

2021-01-01 — 2025-05-01

University of Zurich • Zürich

Lead research group and manage projects focusing on thick ethical concepts.

Postdoc

2018-04-01 — 2019-09-01

SNSF Eccellenza Research Group • Zürich

Conducted research for Habilitation Project focusing on morality.

Assistant Professor

2017-10-01 — 2018-03-01

Philosophy Chair, Ruhr-University Bochum • Bochum

Managed Master’s Program in Cognitive Science and supervised student projects.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2017-06-01 — 2018-09-01

Department of Experimental Psychology, University College London • London

Conducted research in experimental philosophy.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2016-06-01 — 2017-06-01

Chair Philosophy Mind, Ruhr-University Bochum • Bochum

Engaged in postdoctoral research projects in philosophy.

Awards

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GdF Dissertation Prize

2018-01-01

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
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  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law