George Herbert Mead
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Summary
George Herbert Mead was born on February 27, 1863[1], in South Hadley[2]. He died on April 26, 1931[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], sociologist[6], psychologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,860 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: philosophy[11]
- Employer: University of Chicago[12], University of Michigan[13]
- Educated at: Harvard University[14], Oberlin College[15], Oberlin Academy[16]
- Notable work: Mind, Self and Society[17]
- Award received: Carus Lectures[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Doctoral student: Herbert Blumer[20]
- Family name: Mead[21]
- Given name: George[22], Herbert[23]
- Student of: Wilhelm Wundt[24]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[25], Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Name in native language: George Herbert Mead[28]
Why It Matters
George Herbert Mead has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
He has been cited as an influence by Jürgen Habermas[31], a sociologist[32], 1929–2026[33], of Germany[34], awarded the Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[35], specialised in philosophy[36]; Axel Honneth[37], a philosopher[38], b. 1949[39], of Germany[40], awarded the Ernst Bloch Award[41]; Harold Innis[42], an economist[43], 1894–1952[44], of Canada[45], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[46], specialised in economics[47]; and Thomas Luckmann[48], a philosopher[49], 1927–2016[50], of Germany[51], specialised in sociology of religion[52].
His notable doctoral advisees include Herbert Blumer[53], a sociologist[54], 1900–1987[55], of United States[56], awarded the W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award[57], specialised in sociology[58] and Charles W. Morris[59], a philosopher[60], 1901–1979[61], of United States[62], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[63].
FAQs
Where was George Herbert Mead born?
George Herbert Mead was born in South Hadley[2].
Where did George Herbert Mead die?
George Herbert Mead died in Chicago[4].
What did George Herbert Mead do for work?
George Herbert Mead worked as a philosopher[5], sociologist[6], psychologist[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did George Herbert Mead go to school?
George Herbert Mead was educated at Harvard University[14], Oberlin College[15], and Oberlin Academy[16].
What awards did George Herbert Mead receive?
Honors received include Carus Lectures[18].
Who did George Herbert Mead influence?
George Herbert Mead has been cited as an influence by Jürgen Habermas[31], Axel Honneth[37], Harold Innis[42], and Thomas Luckmann[48].