Charles Taylor
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Summary
Charles Taylor was born on November 5, 1931[1], in Montreal[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], philosopher[4], university teacher[5], sociologist[6], and political scientist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,485 views/month, #6,809 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1931[9]
- Mother: Simone Beaubien[10]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[11]
- Field of work: philosophy[12]
- Employer: Northwestern University[13], McGill University[14], Université de Montréal[15]
- Educated at: McGill University[16], Balliol College[17], Selwyn House School[18]
- Notable work: Q140932464[19]
- Award received: Molson Prize[20], Companion of the Order of Canada[21], Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec[22], Hegel Prize[23], Templeton Prize[24], Kluge Prize[25], Berggruen Prize[26], Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy[27], Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[28], Fellow of the British Academy[29], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30], Rhodes Scholarship[31], Ratzinger Prize[32], Prix Léon-Gérin[33]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34], Royal Society of Canada[35], National Academy of Sciences[36]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: New Democratic Party[39]
- Commons category: Charles Taylor (philosopher)[40]
- Academic degree: doctorate[41]
- Family name: Taylor[42]
- Given name: Charles[43]
- Work location: Montreal[44]
- Political ideology: communitarianism[45]
- Participant in: Public petition in favor of a political negotiation on Catalonia[46], Dialogue for Catalonia[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
Why It Matters
Charles Taylor has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Michael Walzer[51], a philosopher[52], b. 1935[53], of United States[54], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[55] and Axel Honneth[56], a philosopher[57], b. 1949[58], of Germany[59], awarded the Ernst Bloch Award[60].
Works attributed to him include A Secular Age[61], a written work[62].
FAQs
Where was Charles Taylor born?
Charles Taylor was born in Montreal[2].
Who were Charles Taylor's parents?
Charles Taylor's mother was Simone Beaubien[10].
What did Charles Taylor do for work?
Charles Taylor worked as a writer[3], philosopher[4], university teacher[5], sociologist[6], and political scientist[7].
Where did Charles Taylor go to school?
Charles Taylor was educated at McGill University[16], Balliol College[17], and Selwyn House School[18].
What awards did Charles Taylor receive?
Honors received include Molson Prize[20], Companion of the Order of Canada[21], Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec[22], and Hegel Prize[23].
Who did Charles Taylor influence?
Charles Taylor has been cited as an influence by Michael Walzer[51] and Axel Honneth[56].