Julian Culp

Julian Culp is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Fellow of the Center for Critical Democracy Studies at The American University of Paris. He holds a Habilitation (2018) and PhD (2012) in Philosophy from Goethe University Frankfurt. Previously, he lectured at Goethe University and served as a visiting professor at the University of Graz. His research focuses on global justice, democratic education, and political theory, emphasizing normative frameworks for transnational citizenship and educational equity. He co-edits the Cambridge Handbook of Democratic Education and the journal Analyse & Kritik.

Education:

• Habilitation in Philosophy, Goethe University Frankfurt (2018)
• PhD in Philosophy, Goethe University Frankfurt (2012)
• M.A. in Political and Economic Philosophy, University of Bern (2008)
• B.A. in Philosophy and Economics, University of Bayreuth (2006)

Research Interests: Julian Culp explores the intersection of democratic theory, global justice, and educational policy. His work critiques liberal egalitarian models, advocates for transnational democratic citizenship, and addresses the psychological feasibility of global solidarity. Recent projects include analyzing digital citizenship education and multicultural pedagogy in digitized societies.

Publications Highlight Trends: His articles (e.g., Review of Politics, Journal of Philosophy of Education) emphasize culturally responsive citizenship education and the role of discourse ethics in global justice. He challenges nonideal theories of global justice and advocates for integrated pluralism in policy frameworks.

Awards & Grants: Recipient of the Humboldt Fellowship (2025), Board of Trustees Award (2024), and multiple Mellon Foundation grants. He leads collaborative initiatives like the Atelier de Théorie Politique Paris workshop series and directs the journal Global Justice: Theory Practice Rhetoric.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Center for Critical Democracy Studies and collaborates with institutions like the ECIT Foundation and the Global Justice Network. His work bridges academic research with civic engagement through projects on democracy education and migration ethics.