Philipp Rückheim is a sociologist specializing in sociocultural evolution, world society, and the political sociology of nationalism. As an associate member of the Department for Comparative Research on Democracies at the Forum Internationale Wissenschaft of Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Philipp explores the dynamics of political and national collectives in a globalized world.

Philipp completed his doctorate at the University of Bonn, where his dissertation, "Democratic Nationalism in Scotland" delves into the complexities of Scotland's independence movement. His book offers a detailed analysis of how democratic principles and national identity interplay in the quest for political autonomy. The study highlights the significance of political inclusion and self-determination in Scotland's ongoing pursuit of autonomy, presenting it as a paradigmatic case of democratic nationalism.

Educated in sociology and economics across Universities in Lucerne, Friedrichshafen, Bielefeld, and Beijing, Philipp brings a rich interdisciplinary perspective to his research. His scholarly interests encompass the global function systems of sport, polity, religion, science, and higher education, with a particular focus on how these systems facilitate inclusion and address societal problems.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Philipp is chief executive officer of the Town & Country House partner Rückheim Bau GmbH.

Publications

Democratic Nationalism in Scotland. Inclusion in Political and National Collectives. Transcript, 2024 (Global Studies & Theory of Society, Volume 8) https://www.transcript-verlag.de/978-3-8394-7441-9

Depolarising Nationalism: Ecumenism and Scottish Nationalism in the Twenty-First Century. Journal of Religion in Europe, 2022, 15(1-4), 263-290. https://doi.org/10.1163/18748929-bja10068

Why are there not more Conflicts in World Society? Conflict as Communication and its Invisibilization. From Communication Landscapes to Bullying Battlegrounds, 2014, Brill. https://brill.com/display/book/edcoll/9781848882805/BP000002.xml