Max Scheler

German philosopher (1874-1928)
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Max Scheler

Summary

Max Scheler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Munich[2]. He was born on August 22, 1874[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on May 19, 1928[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], anthropologist[7], university teacher[8], sociologist[9], and axiologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Max Scheler was born in Munich[2].
  • Max Scheler passed away in Frankfurt[4].
  • Max Scheler was born on August 22, 1874[3].
  • Max Scheler died on May 19, 1928[5].
  • Max Scheler is buried at Cologne Southern Cemetery[12].
  • Among Max Scheler's spouses was Märit Scheler[13].
  • A child of Max Scheler was Max Scheler[14].
  • Max Scheler held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Max Scheler worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Max Scheler's professions included anthropologist[7].
  • Max Scheler's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Max Scheler worked as a sociologist[9].
  • Max Scheler worked as an axiologist[10].
  • Max Scheler's field of work was phenomenology[16].
  • Max Scheler was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17].
  • Max Scheler was employed by University of Göttingen[18].
  • Among Max Scheler's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19].
  • Max Scheler was employed by University of Cologne[20].
  • Max Scheler's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21].
  • Max Scheler was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22].
  • Max Scheler's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • A notable student of Max Scheler was Carlos Astrada[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Max Scheler is Formalism in Ethics and Non-Formal Ethics of Values[25].
  • Max Scheler's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Max Scheler was influenced by Edmund Husserl[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Munich[2], Max Scheler… he was born on August 22, 1874[3].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1558[34], headquartered in Jena[35]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], anthropologist[7], university teacher[8], sociologist[9], and axiologist[10]. Max Scheler's field of work was phenomenology[16]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1472[42], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[43]; University of Göttingen[18], a campus university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1734[46], headquartered in Göttingen[47]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19], a public university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1558[50], headquartered in Jena[51]; and University of Cologne[20], a public university[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1388[54], headquartered in Q127699285[55]. A notable student of him was Carlos Astrada[24]. He supervised Hermann Rudolf Bäcker as a doctoral student[56].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Max Scheler is Formalism in Ethics and Non-Formal Ethics of Values[25].

Personal Life

Among Max Scheler's spouses was Märit Scheler[13]. A child of him was he[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Max Scheler died on May 19, 1928[5]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. He is buried at Cologne Southern Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Max Scheler ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[59], a philosopher[60], 1844–1900[61], of Kingdom of Prussia[62].

His notable doctoral advisees include Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs[63], a politician[64], 1903–1978[65], of South Africa[66], awarded the Order of Good Hope[67].

FAQs

Where was Max Scheler born?

Max Scheler was born in Munich[2].

Where did Max Scheler die?

Max Scheler passed away in Frankfurt[4].

Who was Max Scheler married to?

Max Scheler's spouses include Märit Scheler[13].

What did Max Scheler do for work?

Max Scheler worked as philosopher[6], anthropologist[7], university teacher[8], sociologist[9], and axiologist[10].

Where did Max Scheler go to school?

Max Scheler was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].

Who did Max Scheler influence?

Max Scheler has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[59].

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