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], historian[9], and psychologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (258 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

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[12].
  • 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].
  • Erich Rothacker's professions included psychologist[10].
  • Erich Rothacker was employed by University of Bonn[13].
  • Erich Rothacker was employed by Heidelberg University[14].
  • Erich Rothacker was educated at University of Tübingen[15].
  • Erich Rothacker's doctoral advisor was Heinrich Maier[16].
  • Erich Rothacker is recorded as male[17].
  • Erich Rothacker's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Erich Rothacker was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].
  • Erich Rothacker supervised Jürgen Habermas as a doctoral student[20].
  • Erich Rothacker supervised Hans Thomae as a doctoral student[21].
  • Erich Rothacker's archives at is recorded as University and State Library Bonn[22].
  • Erich Rothacker's family name is recorded as Rothacker[23].
  • Erich Rothacker's given name is recorded as Erich[24].
  • Erich Rothacker's work location is recorded as Bonn[25].
  • Erich Rothacker's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[26].
  • Erich Rothacker studied under Paul Deussen[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[15]. His doctoral advisor was Heinrich Maier[16]. Studied under Paul Deussen[27], a historian[28], 1845–1919[29], of Germany[30], specialised in Indology[31]; Götz Martius[32], a philosopher[33], 1853–1927[34], of Germany[35]; Carl Neumann[36], an art historian[37], 1860–1934[38], of Germany[39], specialised in art history[40]; Ferdinand Tönnies[41], a sociologist[42], 1855–1936[43], of Germany[44], specialised in sociology[45]; Max Scheler[46], a philosopher[47], 1874–1928[48], of Germany[49], specialised in phenomenology[50]; and Moritz Geiger[51], a philosopher[52], 1880–1937[53], of United States[54].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], sociologist[8], historian[9], and psychologist[10]. Employers include University of Bonn[13], a public research university[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1818[57], headquartered in Bonn[58] and Heidelberg University[14], a public research university[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1386[61], headquartered in Heidelberg[62]. Doctoral students include Jürgen Habermas[20], a sociologist[63], 1929–2026[64], of Germany[65], awarded the Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[66], specialised in philosophy[67] and Hans Thomae[21], a psychologist[68], 1915–2001[69], of Germany[70].

Personal Life

Erich Rothacker was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].

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 (258 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

He has been cited as an influence by Jürgen Habermas[73], a sociologist[74], 1929–2026[75], of Germany[76], awarded the Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[77], specialised in philosophy[78].

His notable doctoral advisees include Jürgen Habermas[79].

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], historian[9], and psychologist[10].

Where did Erich Rothacker go to school?

Erich Rothacker was educated at University of Tübingen[15].

Who did Erich Rothacker influence?

Erich Rothacker has been cited as an influence by Jürgen Habermas[73].

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  1. 16d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → philosopher, university teacher, sociologist +2
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