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Karl Jaspers

  • Karl Theodor Jaspers
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Date of birth
1883-02-23
Place of birth
Oldenburg
Date of death
1969-02-26
Place of death
Basel

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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 discover 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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German-Swiss psychiatrist and philosopher.

Last modified: 2023-03-15 (revision #126871)

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NameFormatISBNRelease Date
Die grossen PhilosophenPaperback3-492-11002-91988-12
PlatoPaperback3-492-00447-41983-09
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Goodreads Author ID
14706
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0000 0001 2126 6033
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jasperskarl
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690f33ac-f4ff-4a78-abfc-15c67849f6ee
OpenLibrary Author ID
OL41476A
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31998030
Wikidata ID
Q76509

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