Universität Bonn

Philosophy of Law Seminar

History of the Philosophy of Law Seminar 

The Philosophy of Law Seminar was established in 1955. The seminar is one of the oldest instutes of the entire department.

Since its founding, the Philosophy of Law Seminar under the leadership of distinguished figures such as Prof. Arnim Kaufmann, Prof. Zaczyk, and Prof. Jakobs, has been particularly focused on the philosophy of criminal law. Since the appointment of Prof. Dr. Laura Münkler in 2023, this focus has expanded to include the perspective of constitutional and administrative law.

Profilbild von Rainer Hüttemann
© Fabian Bunschuh

Prof. Dr. Rainer Zaczyk (†)

In silent remembrance

It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to Prof. Dr. Rainer Zaczyk, who shaped the Department of Legal Philosophy for many years with great dedication and scholarly depth.

His work and his personality will remain unforgettable.


Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Günther Jakobs (em.)

Office Adress

Adenauerallee 24 - 42
53113 Bonn

Tel.: 0228/73-9115
Fax: 0228/73-9062
E-Mail: gjakobs@jura.uni-bonn.de

Private Adress:

Danziger Straße 43 c
53757 Sankt Augustin

Tel.: 02241/27709
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