Eino Kaila

Finnish philosopher and psychologist (1890-1958)
Person human Q670103
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Eino Kaila

Summary

Eino Kaila is a human[1]. He was born in Alajärvi[2]. He was born on August 9, 1890[3]. He died in Kirkkonummi[4]. He died on July 31, 1958[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and psychologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Alajärvi[2], Eino Kaila…
  • Eino Kaila passed away in Kirkkonummi[4].
  • Eino Kaila was born on August 9, 1890[3].
  • Eino Kaila died on July 31, 1958[5].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].
  • Eino Kaila's father was Erkki Kaila[10].
  • Eino Kaila was married to Anna Snellman-Kaila[11].
  • A child of Eino Kaila was Olli Kaila[12].
  • Eino Kaila held citizenship in Finland[13].
  • Eino Kaila held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[14].
  • Finnish was Eino Kaila's native language[15].
  • Eino Kaila's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Eino Kaila worked as a psychologist[7].
  • Eino Kaila's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Eino Kaila held the position of professor[17].
  • Eino Kaila held the position of professor[18].
  • Eino Kaila held the position of member[19].
  • Eino Kaila was employed by University of Helsinki[20].
  • Eino Kaila's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[21].
  • Eino Kaila's education included a stint at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[22].
  • Eino Kaila received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23].
  • Eino Kaila was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Eino Kaila is recorded as male[25].
  • Eino Kaila's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Eino Kaila supervised Georg Henrik von Wright as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Eino Kaila's place of birth was Alajärvi[2]. He was born on August 9, 1890[3]. His father was Erkki Kaila[10]. Finnish was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[21], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and Helsinki Normal Lyceum[22], a comprehensive school[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1867[34]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[35], Licentiate of Philosophy[36], and Doctor of Philosophy[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and psychologist[7]. Eino Kaila's field of work was philosophy[16]. Among his employers was University of Helsinki[20]. Positions held include professor[17], a title of authority[38] and member[19], a position[39]. Doctoral students include Georg Henrik von Wright[27], a philosopher[40], 1916–2003[41], of Finland[42], awarded the Selma Lagerlöf Prize[43] and Uuno Saarnio[44], a philosopher[45], 1896–1977[46], of Finland[47].

Recognition

Eino Kaila received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23].

Personal Life

Among Eino Kaila's spouses was Anna Snellman-Kaila[11]. A child of him was Olli Kaila[12].

Death and Burial

Eino Kaila died on July 31, 1958[5]. He passed away in Kirkkonummi[4]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Eino Kaila ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

His notable doctoral advisees include Georg Henrik von Wright[50], a philosopher[51], 1916–2003[52], of Finland[53], awarded the Selma Lagerlöf Prize[54].

FAQs

Where was Eino Kaila born?

Born in Alajärvi[2], Eino Kaila…

Where did Eino Kaila die?

Eino Kaila died in Kirkkonummi[4].

Who were Eino Kaila's parents?

Eino Kaila's father was Erkki Kaila[10].

Who was Eino Kaila married to?

Eino Kaila's spouses include Anna Snellman-Kaila[11].

What did Eino Kaila do for work?

Eino Kaila worked as philosopher[6] and psychologist[7].

Where did Eino Kaila go to school?

Eino Kaila was educated at University of Helsinki[21] and Helsinki Normal Lyceum[22].

What awards did Eino Kaila receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23].

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  1. [2] . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [26] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [15] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . Q138348998. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [44] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  25. [35] . wikidata.org.
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  27. [37] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [54] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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