Peter Hacker

British philosopher
Person human Q712696
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Summary

Peter Hacker is a human[1]. Born in Greater London[2], he… he was born on July 15, 1939[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Greater London[2].
  • Peter Hacker's place of birth was London[7].
  • Peter Hacker was born on July 15, 1939[3].
  • Peter Hacker held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Peter Hacker's professions included philosopher[4].
  • Peter Hacker's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Peter Hacker's field of work was philosophy of language[9].
  • Peter Hacker's field of work was philosophy of mind[10].
  • Peter Hacker's field of work was Ludwig Wittgenstein[11].
  • Peter Hacker was employed by University of Michigan[12].
  • Peter Hacker is recorded as male[13].
  • Peter Hacker's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Peter Hacker's Commons category is recorded as Peter Hacker (philosopher)[15].
  • Peter Hacker's family name is recorded as Hacker[16].
  • Peter Hacker's given name is recorded as Peter[17].
  • Peter Hacker's official website is recorded as https://www.pmshacker.co.uk/[18].
  • Peter Hacker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Peter Hacker's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Peter Michael Stephan Hacker'}[20].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Greater London[2], a ceremonial county of England[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1965[23] and London[7], a metropolis[24], in Roman Empire[25], founded in 0047[26]. Peter Hacker was born on July 15, 1939[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4] and university teacher[5]. Fields of work include philosophy of language[9], a branch of philosophy[27]; philosophy of mind[10], a branch of philosophy[28]; and Ludwig Wittgenstein[11], a philosopher of language[29], 1889–1951[30], of United Kingdom[31], awarded the Medal for Bravery[32], specialised in philosophy[33]. Among Peter Hacker's employers was University of Michigan[12].

Why It Matters

Peter Hacker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Peter Hacker born?

Born in Greater London[2].

What did Peter Hacker do for work?

Peter Hacker worked as philosopher[4] and university teacher[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Greater London, London
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  3. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Field of work → philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, Ludwig Wittgenstein
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