Wolfgang Stegmüller

German philosopher of science
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Wolfgang Stegmüller

Summary

Wolfgang Stegmüller is a human[1]. He was born in Natters[2]. He was born on +1923-06-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on +1991-06-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's place of birth was Natters[2].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller died in Munich[4].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller was born on +1923-06-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller died on +1991-06-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller held citizenship in Austria[10].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Wolfgang Stegmüller's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller was educated at University of Innsbruck[12].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's doctoral advisor was Theodor Erismann[13].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's doctoral advisor was Richard Strohal[14].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[15].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller is recorded as male[18].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Julian Nida-Rümelin as a doctoral student[20].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Alfred Breitkopf as a doctoral student[21].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Wilhelm Karl Essler as a doctoral student[22].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Peter Hinst as a doctoral student[23].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Walter Hoering as a doctoral student[24].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Eva Maria Kobler as a doctoral student[25].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Matthias Varga von Kibéd as a doctoral student[26].
  • Wolfgang Stegmüller supervised Wolfgang Spohn as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Stegmüller was born in Natters[2]. He was born on +1923-06-03T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Wolfgang Stegmüller was educated at University of Innsbruck[12]. Doctoral advisors include Theodor Erismann[13], a psychologist[28], 1883–1961[29], of Switzerland[30], specialised in psychology[31] and Richard Strohal[14], a philosopher[32], 1888–1976[33], of Austria[34], specialised in philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Wolfgang Stegmüller's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11]. Doctoral students include Julian Nida-Rümelin[20], a philosopher[36], b. 1954[37], of Germany[38], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[39], specialised in cultural policy[40]; Alfred Breitkopf[21]; Wilhelm Karl Essler[22], a philosopher[41]; Peter Hinst[23], a philosopher[42], 1936–2018[43], of Germany[44]; Walter Hoering[24]; and Eva Maria Kobler[25].

Recognition

Wolfgang Stegmüller received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[15].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Stegmüller died on +1991-06-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wolfgang Stegmüller include Wolfgang Stegmüller Award[45], an award[46], founded in 1994[47].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Stegmüller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Wolfgang Stegmüller Award[45], an award[46], founded in 1994[47].

His notable doctoral advisees include Julian Nida-Rümelin[50], a philosopher[51], b. 1954[52], of Germany[53], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[54], specialised in cultural policy[55].

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Stegmüller born?

Wolfgang Stegmüller was born in Natters[2].

Where did Wolfgang Stegmüller die?

Wolfgang Stegmüller passed away in Munich[4].

What did Wolfgang Stegmüller do for work?

Wolfgang Stegmüller worked as philosopher[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Wolfgang Stegmüller go to school?

Wolfgang Stegmüller was educated at University of Innsbruck[12].

What awards did Wolfgang Stegmüller receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[15].

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  14. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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