Horst Eidenmüller

How did you come to be an academic?

I was inspired by Andreas Heldrich, a pioneer of legal sociology in Europe and the best teacher, speaker and legal writer I have met.

What is your research about? What arguments or views are central to your research?

Most of my research is about the behaviour of humans in a legal setting, especially in disputes, and the extent to which humans act rationally.

What do you find most exciting about your research?

Investigating human behaviour is intellectually challenging and practically relevant at the same time. 

What would you like to see change in academia (at large or your field of research)?

Less bureaucracy and regulation, greater willingness to think creatively and boldly.

What developments would you like to see in Jurisprudence/Legal Philosophy?

Less bureaucracy and regulation, greater willingness to think creatively and boldly.

What are some of your non-academic interests, pursuits, or hobbies?

Ski-mountaineering, climbing, cycling.

If you were stranded in a post-apocalyptic world and could bring only one book, music album, or film, which one would it be?

James Salter, Burning The Days

This interview was conducted in August 2023 by Eleanor Jerome (St Anne's, PPE, 2019) who is a philosopher working in feminist political philosophy and aesthetics.