Hans Albert

Hans Albert (8 February 1921 24 October 2023) was a German philosopher. He was born in Cologne, Germany. His fields of research are Social Sciences and General Studies of Methods. He was a critical rationalist, giving special attention to rational heuristics (problem solving).

Hans Albert
Albert in 2005
Born(1921-02-08)8 February 1921
Cologne, Rhine Province, Prussia, Germany
Died24 October 2023(2023-10-24) (aged 102)
EraContemporary philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
School
Main interests
Philosophy of social science, Philosophy of science, epistemology, Rationality, Uncertainty, Justificationism
Notable ideas
Application of critical rationalism to social and political theory[1] Münchhausen trilemma

Albert died on 24 October 2023 in Heidelberg, Germany at the age of 102.[2]

Decorations and awards

  • Iron Cross, 2nd class
  • 1976: Ernst Hellmut Vits Prize
  • 1994: Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class[3]
  • 2008: Merit Cross 1st Class of the Federal Republic of Germany (Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse)

References

  1. "Karl Popper and Critical Rationalism". Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
  2. "Philosoph Hans Albert mit 102 Jahren gestorben". ORF. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  3. "Reply to a parliamentary question" (PDF) (in German). p. 972. Retrieved 20 January 2013.

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