David P. Schweikard

David P. Schweikard is an Interim Professor of European Political Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Europe-University Flensburg, where he has been serving since April 2022. His academic trajectory includes positions as Junior Professor at the same institution (2016-2022) and Assistant Professor roles at the University of Münster and University of Cologne. He holds international research experience from Columbia University, Princeton University, and the University of Basel.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, University of Cologne (2009) – Thesis: Der Mythos des Singulären
• M.A. in Philosophy, Communication Studies and Sociology, University of Münster (2002)
• Studies at Universities of Karlsruhe, Münster, and Padova (1996-2002)

Schweikard's research integrates multiple philosophical domains with particular emphasis on:

• Collective intentionality and group agency in social ontology
• Normative foundations of political philosophy and social justice
• Historical analysis of 19th-century philosophical thought
• Epistemological dimensions of social structures
• Aesthetic interpretations of jazz improvisation

His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on political theory applications including universal basic income frameworks, fascism analysis, and legal philosophy, alongside extensive editorial work in interdisciplinary collections.

No scientific awards, student advisements, or research grants are documented in available materials.