Jürgen Wertheimer

Jürgen Wertheimer is a Professor of Modern German Literary Studies and Comparative Literature at the University of Tübingen's Faculty of Humanities. Appointed to his chair in 1991, he has established himself as a leading scholar in comparative literature, cultural studies, and value systems research. His work spans European literary traditions with particular focus on dialogic structures, cultural conflicts, and mythological representations.

His research interests include Comparative Literature, European Literature, Cultural Studies, Value Systems Research, Poetics of Affects, Culture Conflicts, Myth Studies, and Intercultural Dialogue. Wertheimer's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent engagement with the intersections of literature, cultural values, and historical contexts across European traditions.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on value systems, cultural conflicts, and European literary history. His work frequently examines how literature reflects and shapes cultural values, with particular attention to dialogic structures and mythological representations across different historical periods.

• Prix international de la Laïcité from Comité Laïcité République, Paris (2013)

Professor Wertheimer has supervised numerous PhD students across diverse topics in comparative literature, cultural studies, and value systems research. He has coordinated significant research projects including the Wertewelten project, which explores different value systems across cultures. His academic career includes international collaborations, particularly with French institutions, reflecting his comparative approach to literary and cultural studies. Wertheimer has also served as editor for the journal arcadia and the Tübingen Celan edition.

His academic leadership extends to organizing the Tübingen Poetik-Dozentur (1996-2004) and coordinating the Wertewelten research project since 2008, which has hosted international conferences on topics including cultural dialogue, value systems, and intercultural encounters.