Alfred Schütz
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Summary
Alfred Schütz was born on April 13, 1899[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on May 20, 1959[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], sociologist[6], university teacher[7], musicologist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,573 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Ilse Schutz[11]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[12], United States[13]
- Field of work: phenomenology[14]
- Employer: The New School[15]
- Educated at: University of Vienna[16]
- Doctoral advisor: Hans Kelsen[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family name: Schütz[19]
- Given name: Alfred[20]
- Student of: Max Weber[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22], German[23]
- Name in native language: Alfred Schütz[24]
Why It Matters
Alfred Schütz has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
He has been cited as an influence by Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[27], a politician[28], b. 1938[29], of United Kingdom[30], awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[31], specialised in sociology[32] and Thomas Luckmann[33], a philosopher[34], 1927–2016[35], of Germany[36], specialised in sociology of religion[37].
FAQs
Where was Alfred Schütz born?
Alfred Schütz was born in Vienna[2].
Where did Alfred Schütz die?
Alfred Schütz died in New York City[4].
Who was Alfred Schütz married to?
Alfred Schütz's spouses include Ilse Schutz[11].
What did Alfred Schütz do for work?
Alfred Schütz worked as a philosopher[5], sociologist[6], university teacher[7], musicologist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Alfred Schütz go to school?
Alfred Schütz was educated at University of Vienna[16].
Who did Alfred Schütz influence?
Alfred Schütz has been cited as an influence by Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[27] and Thomas Luckmann[33].