Jon Elster
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Summary
Jon Elster is a human[1]. Born in Oslo[2], he… he was born on February 22, 1940[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], professor[5], sociologist[6], economist[7], and political scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Oslo[2].
- Jon Elster was born on February 22, 1940[3].
- Jon Elster's father was Torolf Elster[10].
- Jon Elster's mother was Magli Elster[11].
- Jon Elster held citizenship in Norway[12].
- Jon Elster held citizenship in United States[13].
- Norwegian was Jon Elster's native language[14].
- Jon Elster's professions included philosopher[4].
- Jon Elster worked as a professor[5].
- Jon Elster worked as a sociologist[6].
- Jon Elster worked as an economist[7].
- Jon Elster's professions included political scientist[8].
- Jon Elster worked as a social scientist[15].
- Jon Elster's field of work was political science[16].
- Jon Elster held the position of professor[17].
- Among Jon Elster's employers was Collège de France[18].
- Among Jon Elster's employers was Columbia University[19].
- Among Jon Elster's employers was University of Chicago[20].
- Jon Elster's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[21].
- Jon Elster's education included a stint at Oslo Cathedral School[22].
- Jon Elster's education included a stint at Paris Descartes University[23].
- Jon Elster's education included a stint at Paris Cité University[24].
- Jon Elster's doctoral advisor was Raymond Aron[25].
- Jon Elster received the Guggenheim Fellowship[26].
- Jon Elster received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Oslo[2], Jon Elster… he was born on February 22, 1940[3]. His father was Torolf Elster[10]. His mother was Magli Elster[11]. Norwegian was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at École Normale Supérieure[21], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Oslo Cathedral School[22], an upper secondary school in Norway[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1153[34]; Paris Descartes University[23], a public research university[35], in France[36], founded in 1971[37], headquartered in Paris[38]; and Paris Cité University[24], a university in France[39], in France[40], founded in 2019[41], headquartered in Paris[42]. Jon Elster's doctoral advisor was Raymond Aron[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], professor[5], sociologist[6], economist[7], political scientist[8], and social scientist[15]. Jon Elster's field of work was political science[16]. Employers include Collège de France[18], a higher education institution[43], in France[44], founded in 1530[45], headquartered in Paris[46]; Columbia University[19], a private university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1754[49], headquartered in Manhattan[50]; and University of Chicago[20], a private university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1890[53], headquartered in Chicago[54]. He held the position of professor[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[26], a fellowship grant[55], in United States[56], founded in 1925[57]; Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[27], a science award[58], in Norway[59]; Prices of the Norwegian Association of Sociology[60], an award[61], founded in 1996[62]; John von Neumann Award[63], an economics award[64], in Hungary[65], founded in 1994[66]; Jean Nicod Prize[67], a science award[68], in France[69]; and honorary doctor of the University of Valencia[70], an award[71], in Spain[72].
Why It Matters
Jon Elster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
FAQs
Where was Jon Elster born?
Born in Oslo[2].
Who were Jon Elster's parents?
Jon Elster's father was Torolf Elster[10]. Jon Elster's mother was Magli Elster[11].
What did Jon Elster do for work?
Jon Elster worked as philosopher[4], professor[5], sociologist[6], economist[7], and political scientist[8].
Where did Jon Elster go to school?
Jon Elster was educated at École Normale Supérieure[21], Oslo Cathedral School[22], Paris Descartes University[23], and Paris Cité University[24].
What awards did Jon Elster receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[26], Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[27], Prices of the Norwegian Association of Sociology[60], and John von Neumann Award[63].