Erich Rothacker

German philosopher (1888–1965)
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Erich Rothacker

Summary

Erich Rothacker is a human[1]. He was born in Pforzheim[2]. He was born on March 12, 1888[3]. He passed away in Bonn[4]. He died on August 11, 1965[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], sociologist[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pforzheim[2], Erich Rothacker…
  • Erich Rothacker died in Bonn[4].
  • Erich Rothacker was born on March 12, 1888[3].
  • Erich Rothacker died on August 11, 1965[5].
  • Erich Rothacker held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Erich Rothacker worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Erich Rothacker's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Erich Rothacker's professions included sociologist[8].
  • Erich Rothacker worked as a historian[9].
  • Among Erich Rothacker's employers was University of Bonn[12].
  • Erich Rothacker was employed by Heidelberg University[13].
  • Erich Rothacker was educated at University of Tübingen[14].
  • Erich Rothacker's doctoral advisor was Heinrich Maier[15].
  • Erich Rothacker is recorded as male[16].
  • Erich Rothacker's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Erich Rothacker was affiliated with the Nazi Party[18].
  • Erich Rothacker supervised Jürgen Habermas as a doctoral student[19].
  • Erich Rothacker supervised Hans Thomae as a doctoral student[20].
  • Erich Rothacker's archives at is recorded as University and State Library Bonn[21].
  • Erich Rothacker's family name is recorded as Rothacker[22].
  • Erich Rothacker's given name is recorded as Erich[23].
  • Erich Rothacker's work location is recorded as Bonn[24].
  • Erich Rothacker's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[25].
  • Erich Rothacker studied under Paul Deussen[26].
  • Erich Rothacker studied under Götz Martius[27].

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Origins and Family

Erich Rothacker's place of birth was Pforzheim[2]. He was born on March 12, 1888[3].

Education

Erich Rothacker was educated at University of Tübingen[14]. His doctoral advisor was Heinrich Maier[15]. Studied under Paul Deussen[26], a historian[28], 1845–1919[29], of Germany[30], specialised in Indology[31]; Götz Martius[27], a philosopher[32], 1853–1927[33], of Germany[34]; Carl Neumann[35], an art historian[36], 1860–1934[37], of Germany[38], specialised in art history[39]; Ferdinand Tönnies[40], a sociologist[41], 1855–1936[42], of Germany[43], specialised in sociology[44]; Max Scheler[45], a philosopher[46], 1874–1928[47], of Germany[48], specialised in phenomenology[49]; and Moritz Geiger[50], a philosopher[51], 1880–1937[52], of United States[53].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], sociologist[8], and historian[9]. Employers include University of Bonn[12], a public research university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1818[56], headquartered in Bonn[57] and Heidelberg University[13], a public research university[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1386[60], headquartered in Heidelberg[61]. Doctoral students include Jürgen Habermas[19], a sociologist[62], 1929–2026[63], of Germany[64], awarded the Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[65], specialised in philosophy[66] and Hans Thomae[20], a psychologist[67], 1915–2001[68], of Germany[69].

Personal Life

Erich Rothacker was affiliated with the Nazi Party[18].

Death and Burial

Erich Rothacker died on August 11, 1965[5]. He died in Bonn[4].

Why It Matters

Erich Rothacker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

He has been cited as an influence by Jürgen Habermas[72], a sociologist[73], 1929–2026[74], of Germany[75], awarded the Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[76], specialised in philosophy[77].

His notable doctoral advisees include Jürgen Habermas[78].

FAQs

Where was Erich Rothacker born?

Erich Rothacker's place of birth was Pforzheim[2].

Where did Erich Rothacker die?

Erich Rothacker died in Bonn[4].

What did Erich Rothacker do for work?

Erich Rothacker worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], sociologist[8], and historian[9].

Where did Erich Rothacker go to school?

Erich Rothacker was educated at University of Tübingen[14].

Who did Erich Rothacker influence?

Erich Rothacker has been cited as an influence by Jürgen Habermas[72].

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