Christian Wilhelm

Dr. Christian Wilhelm currently serves as an Academic Councillor for Philosophy and its Didactics at the Heidelberg University of Education, where he teaches philosophy, supervises student internships, and engages in organizational tasks for the Institute of Philosophy and Theology. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Kassel (2012) and has previously worked as a lecturer at multiple universities and as a senior teacher at Albert Einstein Gymnasium.

• Education: MA in Philosophy, Political Science, and Ancient History (University of Kassel, 2006); Abitur (Geschwister-Scholl-Schule Melsungen, 1999).

His research focuses on philosophy didactics, emphasizing ethics, political philosophy, and interdisciplinary approaches combining philosophy with psychology and education. He advocates for enhancing students' orientation skills through philosophical argumentation and explores the role of virtue in teaching practices.

Recent publications and lectures highlight his work on integrating psychology into philosophy education, the necessity of moral judgment, and the distinction between religious and philosophical education. His articles address pedagogical frameworks for Socratic dialogue, narrative techniques in teaching, and critiques of Kohlberg's moral development model.

Scientific Awards include a doctoral scholarship at the University of Kassel (2007-2010). He is actively involved in academic organizations such as the German Society for Philosophy and the Society for Philosophy and Ethics Didactics (GPED).

Wilhelm supervises student internships, contributes to teacher training, and organizes conferences like 'Education - Philosophy - Didactics' (2021). His work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical educational strategies.