Wolfgang Stegmüller

German philosopher of science
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Wolfgang Stegmüller

Summary

Wolfgang Stegmüller is a human[1]. He was born in Natters[2]. He was born on June 3, 1923[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on June 11, 1991[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's place of birth was Natters[2].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller died in Munich[4].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller was born on June 3, 1923[3].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller died on June 11, 1991[5].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller died on June 1, 1991[9].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller held citizenship in Austria[11].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller was educated at University of Innsbruck[13].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's doctoral advisor was Theodor Erismann[14].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's doctoral advisor was Richard Strohal[15].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[16].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller is recorded as male[19].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Julian Nida-Rümelin as a doctoral student[21].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Alfred Breitkopf as a doctoral student[22].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Wilhelm Karl Essler as a doctoral student[23].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Peter Hinst as a doctoral student[24].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Walter Hoering as a doctoral student[25].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Eva Maria Kobler as a doctoral student[26].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Matthias Varga von Kibéd as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Stegmüller was born in Natters[2]. He was born on June 3, 1923[3].

Education

Wolfgang Stegmüller was educated at University of Innsbruck[13]. Doctoral advisors include Theodor Erismann[14], a psychologist[28], 1883–1961[29], of Switzerland[30], specialised in psychology[31] and Richard Strohal[15], a philosopher[32], 1888–1976[33], of Austria[34], specialised in philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Wolfgang Stegmüller's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12]. Doctoral students include Julian Nida-Rümelin[21], a philosopher[36], b. 1954[37], of Germany[38], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[39], specialised in cultural policy[40]; Alfred Breitkopf[22]; Wilhelm Karl Essler[23], a philosopher[41], b. 1940[42], specialised in philosophy[43]; Peter Hinst[24], a philosopher[44], 1936–2018[45], of Germany[46]; Walter Hoering[25]; and Eva Maria Kobler[26].

Recognition

Wolfgang Stegmüller received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 11, 1991[5] and June 1, 1991[9]. Wolfgang Stegmüller died in Munich[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wolfgang Stegmüller include Wolfgang Stegmüller Award[47], an award[48], founded in 1994[49].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Stegmüller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include Wolfgang Stegmüller Award[47], an award[48], founded in 1994[49].

His notable doctoral advisees include Julian Nida-Rümelin[52], a philosopher[53], b. 1954[54], of Germany[55], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[56], specialised in cultural policy[57].

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Stegmüller born?

Wolfgang Stegmüller was born in Natters[2].

Where did Wolfgang Stegmüller die?

Wolfgang Stegmüller passed away in Munich[4].

What did Wolfgang Stegmüller do for work?

Wolfgang Stegmüller worked as philosopher[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Wolfgang Stegmüller go to school?

Wolfgang Stegmüller was educated at University of Innsbruck[13].

What awards did Wolfgang Stegmüller receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[16].

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  24. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  26. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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