Ray Brassier

British philosopher
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Ray Brassier

Summary

Ray Brassier is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1965[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], university teacher[5], and translator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (637 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ray Brassier's place of birth was London[2].
  • Ray Brassier was born on January 1, 1965[3].
  • Ray Brassier held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Ray Brassier's professions included philosopher[4].
  • Ray Brassier's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Ray Brassier's professions included translator[6].
  • Ray Brassier was employed by American University of Beirut[9].
  • Ray Brassier was educated at University of North London[10].
  • Ray Brassier's education included a stint at University of Warwick[11].
  • Ray Brassier was influenced by Gilles Deleuze[12].
  • Ray Brassier was influenced by Alain Badiou[13].
  • Ray Brassier was influenced by Quentin Meillassoux[14].
  • Ray Brassier was influenced by Nick Land[15].
  • Ray Brassier was influenced by François Laruelle[16].
  • Ray Brassier was influenced by Wilfrid Sellars[17].
  • Ray Brassier is recorded as male[18].
  • Ray Brassier's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ray Brassier earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].
  • Ray Brassier's given name is recorded as Ray[21].
  • Ray Brassier's official website is recorded as https://website.aub.edu.lb/fas/philosophy/Pages/AUB_Phil_People-Brassier.aspx[22].
  • Ray Brassier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Ray Brassier's affiliation is recorded as Cybernetic Culture Research Unit[24].
  • Ray Brassier's interested in is recorded as Metaphysics[25].
  • Ray Brassier's writing language is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Ray Brassier was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1965[3].

Education

Educated at University of North London[10], a university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1896[29] and University of Warwick[11], a public research university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1965[32]. Ray Brassier earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], university teacher[5], and translator[6]. Ray Brassier was employed by American University of Beirut[9].

Why It Matters

Ray Brassier ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (637 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

He has been cited as an influence by Reza Negarestani[34], a philosopher[35], b. 1977[36], of Iran[37].

FAQs

Where was Ray Brassier born?

Ray Brassier's place of birth was London[2].

What did Ray Brassier do for work?

Ray Brassier worked as philosopher[4], university teacher[5], and translator[6].

Where did Ray Brassier go to school?

Ray Brassier was educated at University of North London[10] and University of Warwick[11].

Who did Ray Brassier influence?

Ray Brassier has been cited as an influence by Reza Negarestani[34].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . NUKAT. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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