Philipp Scherler is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education, specializing in the Didactics of Social Sciences and Mathematics and Natural Sciences (EW 5). He has been a scientific assistant since 2014, focusing on philosophy education and teaching methodologies. He is based at Von-Melle-Park 8, Room 416, and can be contacted via email or phone +49 40 42838-5997. He holds a Master's degree in Teaching German and Philosophy from the University of Hamburg and the University of Aveiro (Portugal, 2004-2010). In 2011, he completed his First State Examination with distinction, earning the Wolfgang Schulz Preis. Since 2013, he has also served as a teacher at Gymnasium Ohmoor in Hamburg. His research emphasizes problem-oriented and competency-based teaching approaches, lesson planning, argumentation theory in philosophy education, and philosophy as a cultural technique. He regularly teaches courses like 'Introduction to Philosophy Didactics' and supervises educational practicums. Notable awards include the Wolfgang Schulz Preis (2011) for academic excellence. His teaching contributions span multiple semesters, focusing on integrating practical classroom experiences with theoretical frameworks.








