Karlson Preuß

Dr Karlson Preuß is a Research and Teaching Fellow at the Institute of Sociology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, specialising in sociological theory, legal sociology, and historical sociology. His work analyses the intertwinement of knowledge, professions, and legal thought from the 19th century to the present.

Education:

• 2011 – BA Sociology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich
• 2015 – Magister Artium Philosophy, LMU Munich
• 2015 – MA Sociology, LMU Munich
• 2017 – LL.M Comparative Constitutional Law, Central European University, Budapest

Research Interests:
Preuß explores how legal knowledge and professional practices co-evolve. Combining systems theory with historical epistemology, he investigates the conceptual foundations of Western law, disciplinary boundary disputes between sociology and jurisprudence, and the historical semantics of conflict and competition.

Publications Trend:
His 2021-2024 articles and monograph reveal a sustained focus on the historical genesis of legal formalism, the sociology of professions, and the global imaginaries of comparative law, positioning his scholarship at the intersection of sociological theory and legal history.

Scientific Awards & Grants:
No awards or major grants are listed in the available sources.

Advising & Labs:
No supervised students or laboratory affiliations are reported at present.