Otto Weininger
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Summary
Otto Weininger was born on April 3, 1880[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on October 4, 1903[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and psychologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,969 views/month, #6,725 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Matzleinsdorf Protestant Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: Cisleithania[10]
- Field of work: philosophy[11], gender studies[12], psychology[13]
- Educated at: University of Vienna[14]
- Notable work: Sex and Character[15]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[16]
- Influenced by: Henrik Ibsen[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Otto Weininger[19]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[20]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[21]
- Family name: Weininger[22]
- Given name: Otto[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Otto Weininger[24]
- Commons gallery: Otto Weininger[25]
- Work location: Vienna[26]
- Manner of death: suicide[27]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[28], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[29], Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]
- Name in native language: Otto Weininger[32]
Why It Matters
Otto Weininger has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He has been cited as an influence by Martin Buber[35], a philosopher[36], 1878–1965[37], of Weimar Republic[38], awarded the Israel Prize[39], specialised in ontology[40].
Works attributed to him include Sex and Character[41], a written work[42].
FAQs
Where was Otto Weininger born?
Otto Weininger's place of birth was Vienna[2].
Where did Otto Weininger die?
Otto Weininger passed away in Vienna[4].
What did Otto Weininger do for work?
Otto Weininger worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and psychologist[7].
Where did Otto Weininger go to school?
Otto Weininger was educated at University of Vienna[14].
Who did Otto Weininger influence?
Otto Weininger has been cited as an influence by Martin Buber[35].