The jury consists of Dutch and Flemish philosophers, writers, and scientists with a strong international orientation. Based on a current societal theme, the jury selects a contemporary, internationally renowned thinker who will receive the Spinozalens prize.
The members of jury of the Spinozalens 2025, based on the theme future proof solidarity, are:
Huub Dijstelbloem (president), director of the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) of the University of Amsterdam, professor of Philosophy of Science, Technology and Politics.
Behnam Taebi, professor of Energy & Climate Ethics, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management at the TU Delft and member of the Netherlands Scientific Climate Council.
Sandra Ponzanesi, professor of Media, Gender and Postcolonial Studies at the University of Utrecht.
Manu Claeys, writer about democracy, citizen participation, climate an culture, activist and member of the Antwerp Climate Council .
Naomi Jacobs, assistant professor of bio-ethics at the University og Twente, with a special interest in new medical technologies and ethics by design.
For the jury report click here.
