Jean Wahl
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Summary
Jean Wahl was born on May 25, 1888[1], in Paris[2]. He died on June 18, 1974[3], in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], philosophy historian[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (858 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Marseille[10]
- Place of death: Paris[11]
- Date of death: June 19, 1974[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Field of work: philosophy[14], history of philosophy[15], literature[16], educational system[17]
- Position held: chairperson[18]
- Employer: Mount Holyoke College[19], Faculty of Arts of Paris[20]
- Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[21], Faculty of Arts of Paris[22], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[23]
- Student: Cornelius Castoriadis[24]
- Award received: Bordin Prize[25], Grand Prix littéraire de la Ville de Paris[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Doctoral student: Pierre Boutang[28]
- Commons category: Jean Wahl[29]
- Archives at: Institute for Contemporary Publishing Archives[30]
- Family name: Wahl[31]
- Given name: Jean[32]
- Student of: Henri Bergson[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
- Birth name: Jean André Wahl[35]
- Name in native language: Jean Wahl[36]
Why It Matters
Jean Wahl has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Gilles Deleuze[39], a philosopher[40], 1925–1995[41], of France[42], specialised in philosophy[43] and Gilbert Simondon[44], a philosopher[45], 1924–1989[46], of France[47], specialised in philosophy of technology[48].
His notable doctoral advisees include Pierre Boutang[49], a linguist[50], 1916–1998[51], of France[52], awarded the Prix Henri-Dumarest[53] and Xavier Tilliette[54], a philosophy historian[55], 1921–2018[56], of France[57], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[58], specialised in Christian philosophy[59].
FAQs
Where was Jean Wahl born?
Jean Wahl was born in Paris[2].
Where did Jean Wahl die?
Jean Wahl died in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Jean Wahl do for work?
Jean Wahl worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], philosophy historian[7], and poet[8].
Where did Jean Wahl go to school?
Jean Wahl was educated at École Normale Supérieure[21], Faculty of Arts of Paris[22], and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[23].
What awards did Jean Wahl receive?
Honors received include Bordin Prize[25] and Grand Prix littéraire de la Ville de Paris[26].
Who did Jean Wahl influence?
Jean Wahl has been cited as an influence by Gilles Deleuze[39] and Gilbert Simondon[44].