Privatdozent at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Germany
Dr. Georg W. Oesterdiekhoff, born on October 21, 1957, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is a distinguished sociologist and psychologist with extensive academic and professional experience. He completed his high school education (Abitur) in 1976 and pursued higher education in sociology, economy, and philosophy at the University of Duisburg, where he earned a diploma in 1983. He also attained a Staatsexamen for teaching in 1985.
Profile:
Education:
🎓 High School Diploma (Abitur): 1964 – 1976. 🎓 University of Duisburg: Sociology, Economy, and Philosophy (Diploma), 1976 – 1983. 🎓 University of Duisburg: Social Sciences, History, and Philosophy (Teacher’s Degree), 1978 – 1985. 🏅 Diploma (University Award for Excellent Thesis), 1983.
🎓 Doctorates:
Sociology (Dr. soc.wiss., University of Duisburg), 1993. Psychology (Dr. phil., University of Bremen), 1993 📜 Habilitation: Sociology (University of Karlsruhe), 1999.
Academic Positions:
👨🏫 University of Duisburg: Tutor (Philosophy), Instructor (Sociology) 👨🏫 University of Münster: Assistant, Instructor (Sociology) 👨🏫 Institute for Advanced Studies (Essen): Fellow, 1999 👨🏫 Universities of Essen and Oldenburg: Instructor (Sociology), 2000 – 2002 👨🏫 University of Würzburg: Lecturer (Sociology), 2003👨🏫 University of Aachen: Deputy Professor (Sociology), 2004 – 2006 👨🏫 University of Erlangen-Nürnberg: Professor (Sociology), 2009 👨🏫 Universidad Nacional de Colombia: Visiting Professor, 2010
Professional Experience:
🏠 Civil Service: Youth House in Dorsten, 1977 – 1978👨🏫 Adult Education Instructor: 1981, 1991, 1993📊 Freelancer: IRES (Düsseldorf), Infratest Research (München), 1988 – 1996👨🏫 German Paracelsus Schools: Lecturer (Psychology), 1995 – 2002
Research Focus in :
Dr. Georg W. Oesterdiekhoff’s research in social sciences encompasses a broad range of interdisciplinary topics with a strong focus on the following areas:
Cognitive Development and Historical Sociology Investigates the development of human cognition across historical periods and its impact on societal structures.Explores the progression of cognitive abilities from primitive societies to modern civilizations, analyzing how these changes influence cultural and social evolution.
Social Change and Modernization Examines the processes and consequences of social change, particularly in the context of industrialization and modernization.Studies the transformation of values, norms, and social institutions in response to economic and technological advancements.
Globalization and Cultural Differences Analyzes the effects of globalization on cultural practices, family structures, and social organizations.Investigates the interplay between global influences and local traditions, focusing on how different cultures adapt to and integrate global trends.
Youth and CommercializationFocuses on the experiences and challenges faced by youth in contemporary society, particularly regarding commercialization and consumer culture.Explores the impact of media, marketing, and organizational structures on the development and behavior of young people.
European Rationalism and Value Changes Studies the historical development of rational thought in Europe and its influence on societal values.Investigates shifts in values and belief systems over time, especially in the context of scientific and intellectual advancements.
Through his extensive research, Dr. Oesterdiekhoff has contributed significantly to the understanding of how cognitive development and social change interact over historical periods, shaping modern societies. His work is characterized by a deep interdisciplinary approach, bridging sociology, psychology, history, and philosophy.
Citations:
📚 Citations: 299 (by 108 documents)
📄 Publications: 41 documents
📊 h-index: 10
Publication Top Notes:
- Civilization Theory and Structural-genetic Theory Programme: Two Fundamental Theories in Comparison
- Journal: Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science
- Year: 2023
- The Belief in Ghosts and Specters: The Cognitive-developmental Approach as an Explanatory Tool to the Prevalence of Superstition in Ancient Societies
- Journal: Human Evolution
- Year: 2023
- Archaic and Modern Human Beings: Stage Theory and Big History
- Journal: Human Evolution
- Year: 2023
- Animism and Purposiveness in Plato’s Cosmology: The Psychological Foundations of Ancient Metaphysics
- Journal: Human Evolution
- Year: 2022
- Understandings of Syllogisms in Ontogeny and History: The Contributions of J. Piaget, A. R. Luria, M. Cole, and S. Scribner in Comparison
- Journal: American Journal of Psychology
- Year: 2022
- Philosophy Before Philosophy: The Dogon Cosmology Reconsidered
- Journal: International Journal of Anthropology
- Year: 2021