Thomas Szasz
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Summary
Thomas Szasz was born on April 15, 1920[1], in Budapest[2]. He died on September 8, 2012[3], in Manlius[4]. He worked as a psychiatrist[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], and human rights defender[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,664 views/month, #6,936 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[10], United States[11]
- Native language: Hungarian[12]
- Field of work: psychiatry[13]
- Employer: State University of New York Upstate Medical University[14], Syracuse University[15], New York University[16]
- Educated at: University of Cincinnati[17], State University of New York Upstate Medical University[18]
- Award received: Humanist of the Year[19], Rollo May Award[20], Martin Buber Award[21], Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged[22]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[23]
- Influenced by: Karl Kraus[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Thomas Steven Szasz[26]
- Family name: Szasz[27], Szász[28]
- Given name: Thomas[29], Tamás[30]
- Official website: http://www.szasz.com/[31]
- Manner of death: suicide[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33], Hungarian[34]
- Name in native language: Thomas Stephen Szasz[35]
Why It Matters
Thomas Szasz has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include The Myth of Mental Illness[38], a written work[39].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Szasz born?
Thomas Szasz's place of birth was Budapest[2].
Where did Thomas Szasz die?
Thomas Szasz died in Manlius[4].
What did Thomas Szasz do for work?
Thomas Szasz worked as a psychiatrist[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], and human rights defender[8].
Where did Thomas Szasz go to school?
Thomas Szasz was educated at University of Cincinnati[17] and State University of New York Upstate Medical University[18].
What awards did Thomas Szasz receive?
Honors received include Humanist of the Year[19], Rollo May Award[20], Martin Buber Award[21], and Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged[22].