Carl Stumpf

German philosopher (1848–1936)
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Carl Stumpf
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Carl Stumpf

Summary

Carl Stumpf is a human[1]. He was born in Wiesentheid[2]. He was born on April 21, 1848[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on December 25, 1936[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], psychologist[7], musicologist[8], music theorist[9], and ethnomusicologist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Carl Stumpf's place of birth was Wiesentheid[2].
  • Carl Stumpf passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Carl Stumpf was born on April 21, 1848[3].
  • Carl Stumpf died on December 25, 1936[5].
  • Carl Stumpf is buried at Parkfriedhof Lichterfelde[12].
  • Carl Stumpf held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Carl Stumpf's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Carl Stumpf worked as a psychologist[7].
  • Carl Stumpf's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Carl Stumpf worked as a music theorist[9].
  • Carl Stumpf's professions included ethnomusicologist[10].
  • Carl Stumpf worked as a university teacher[14].
  • Carl Stumpf was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15].
  • Among Carl Stumpf's employers was University of Würzburg[16].
  • Carl Stumpf was employed by University of Göttingen[17].
  • Carl Stumpf was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Among Carl Stumpf's employers was Charles University[19].
  • Carl Stumpf was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • Carl Stumpf's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[21].
  • Carl Stumpf's doctoral advisor was Hermann Lotze[22].
  • A notable student of Carl Stumpf was Erich Rothacker[23].
  • A notable student of Carl Stumpf was Hans Cornelius[24].
  • A notable student of Carl Stumpf was Edmund Husserl[25].
  • Carl Stumpf received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].
  • Carl Stumpf was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wiesentheid[2], Carl Stumpf… he was born on April 21, 1848[3].

Education

Carl Stumpf's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[21]. His doctoral advisor was Hermann Lotze[22]. Studied under Franz Brentano[28] and Hermann Lotze[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], psychologist[7], musicologist[8], music theorist[9], ethnomusicologist[10], and university teacher[14]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15], a public research university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1472[32], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[33]; University of Würzburg[16], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1402[36], headquartered in Würzburg[37]; University of Göttingen[17], a campus university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1734[40], headquartered in Göttingen[41]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1502[44], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[45]; Charles University[19], a public university[46], in Czech Republic[47], founded in 1348[48], headquartered in Prague[49]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], a comprehensive university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1809[52], headquartered in Berlin[53]. Notable students include Erich Rothacker[23], Hans Cornelius[24], and Edmund Husserl[25]. Doctoral students include Edmund Husserl[54], a mathematician[55], 1859–1938[56], of Austrian Empire[57], specialised in philosophy[58]; Wolfgang Köhler[59], a psychologist[60], 1887–1967[61], of Germany[62], awarded the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[63], specialised in psychology[64]; Kurt Zadek Lewin[65], a psychologist[66], 1890–1947[67], of Germany[68], specialised in psychology[69]; Herbert Langfeld[70], a psychologist[71], 1879–1958[72], of United States[73]; Eduard Spranger[74], a pedagogue[75], 1882–1963[76], of Germany[77], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[78], specialised in philosophy[79]; and Erich Schumann[80], a physicist[81], 1898–1985[82], of Germany[83], specialised in physics[84].

Recognition

Carl Stumpf received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].

Death and Burial

Carl Stumpf died on December 25, 1936[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Parkfriedhof Lichterfelde[12].

Why It Matters

Carl Stumpf has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

He has been cited as an influence by Edmund Husserl[86], a mathematician[87], 1859–1938[88], of Austrian Empire[89], specialised in philosophy[90].

His notable doctoral advisees include Edmund Husserl[91], a mathematician[92], 1859–1938[93], of Austrian Empire[94], specialised in philosophy[95]; Wolfgang Köhler[96], a psychologist[97], 1887–1967[98], of Germany[99], awarded the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[100], specialised in psychology[101]; Eduard Spranger[102]; Erich Schumann[103]; Kurt Zadek Lewin[104]; and Robert Musil[105].

FAQs

Where was Carl Stumpf born?

Born in Wiesentheid[2], Carl Stumpf…

Where did Carl Stumpf die?

Carl Stumpf passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Carl Stumpf do for work?

Carl Stumpf worked as philosopher[6], psychologist[7], musicologist[8], music theorist[9], and ethnomusicologist[10].

Where did Carl Stumpf go to school?

Carl Stumpf was educated at University of Göttingen[21].

What awards did Carl Stumpf receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].

Who did Carl Stumpf influence?

Carl Stumpf has been cited as an influence by Edmund Husserl[86].

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    Student Erich Rothacker, Hans Cornelius, Edmund Husserl
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