Friedrich Paulsen

German philosopher and educator (1846–1908)
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Summary

Friedrich Paulsen is a human[1]. He was born in Langenhorn[2]. He was born on July 16, 1846[3]. He passed away in Steglitz[4]. He died on August 14, 1908[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (747 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Paulsen's place of birth was Langenhorn[2].
  • Friedrich Paulsen died in Steglitz[4].
  • Friedrich Paulsen was born on July 16, 1846[3].
  • Friedrich Paulsen died on August 14, 1908[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[10].
  • Friedrich Paulsen was married to Emilie Paulsen[11].
  • Friedrich Paulsen was married to Q133985580[12].
  • Friedrich Paulsen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Friedrich Paulsen worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Friedrich Paulsen worked as a pedagogue[7].
  • Friedrich Paulsen's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Friedrich Paulsen's field of work was philosophy[14].
  • Friedrich Paulsen's field of work was pedagogy[15].
  • Friedrich Paulsen's field of work was ethics[16].
  • Among Friedrich Paulsen's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Friedrich Paulsen was educated at University of Bonn[18].
  • Friedrich Paulsen was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Friedrich Paulsen's education included a stint at Christianeum[20].
  • Friedrich Paulsen was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[21].
  • Friedrich Paulsen's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg[22].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Paulsen was Günther Jacoby[23].
  • Friedrich Paulsen was influenced by Gustav Fechner[24].
  • Friedrich Paulsen is recorded as male[25].
  • Friedrich Paulsen's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Friedrich Paulsen is associated with the Neo-Kantianism movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Langenhorn[2], Friedrich Paulsen… he was born on July 16, 1846[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[18], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; Christianeum[20], a gymnasium[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1738[38]; and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[21], a public research university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1742[41], headquartered in Erlangen[42]. Friedrich Paulsen's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include philosophy[14], an academic discipline[43]; pedagogy[15], a branch of science[44]; and ethics[16], a branch of philosophy[45]. Friedrich Paulsen was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17]. A notable student of him was Günther Jacoby[23]. Doctoral students include Eduard Spranger[46], a pedagogue[47], 1882–1963[48], of Germany[49], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[50], specialised in philosophy[51] and Willy Kabitz[52], an author[53], 1876–1942[54].

Personal Life

Spouses include Emilie Paulsen[11] and Q133985580[12].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Paulsen died on August 14, 1908[5]. He passed away in Steglitz[4]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[10].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Paulsen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (747 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

He has been cited as an influence by Mao Zedong[57], a politician[58], 1893–1976[59], of Qing dynasty[60], awarded the People's Liberation Army Strategist[61], specialised in teaching[62].

His notable doctoral advisees include Eduard Spranger[63], a pedagogue[64], 1882–1963[65], of Germany[66], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[67], specialised in philosophy[68].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Paulsen born?

Born in Langenhorn[2].

Where did Friedrich Paulsen die?

Friedrich Paulsen passed away in Steglitz[4].

Who was Friedrich Paulsen married to?

Friedrich Paulsen's spouses include Emilie Paulsen[11] and Q133985580[12].

What did Friedrich Paulsen do for work?

Friedrich Paulsen worked as philosopher[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Friedrich Paulsen go to school?

Friedrich Paulsen was educated at University of Bonn[18], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], Christianeum[20], and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[21].

Who did Friedrich Paulsen influence?

Friedrich Paulsen has been cited as an influence by Mao Zedong[57].

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Class ancestry

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