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Karl Jaspers
German-Swiss psychiatrist and philosopher (1883–1969).
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German-Swiss psychiatrist and philosopher (1883–1969).
Karl Theodor Jaspers (; German: [kaʁl ˈjaspɐs] ; 23 February 1883 – 26 February 1969) was a German-Swiss psychiatrist and philosopher who had a strong influence on modern theology, psychiatry, and philosophy. His 1913 work General Psychopathology influenced many later diagnostic criteria, and argued for a distinction between "primary" and "secondary" delusions. After being trained in and practising psychiatry, Jaspers turned to philosophical inquiry and attempted to develop an innovative philosophical system. He was often viewed as a major exponent of existentialism in Germany, though he did not accept the label.
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Achievements and distinctions
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German-Swiss psychiatrist and philosopher (1883–1969).
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Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
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Goethe Prize of the City of Frankfurt
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Erasmus Prize
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Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association
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Pour le Mérite
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doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
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honorary citizen of Oldenburg (Oldb)
Career and education
Employers and institutions
Heidelberg University
Memberships
Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities · American Academy of Arts and Sciences · Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Education
Heidelberg University
Academic qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
Fields of work
philosophy · psychiatry · theology · philosophy of religion · political philosophy · philosophy of history · epistemology · ethics
Places of work
Heidelberg
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