About Julius Ebbinghaus
Lived 1885 – 1981 (aged 95). Julius Ebbinghaus was a German philosopher and university teacher.
Julius Ebbinghaus (9 November 1885, Berlin – 16 June 1981, Marburg an der Lahn) was a German philosopher, one of the closest followers of Immanuel Kant active in the twentieth century. He was influenced by the Heidelberg school of neo-Kantianism of Wilhelm Windelband, and wrote on philosophy of law and the categorical imperative. He took on the title of Professor at Marburg University (Philipps-Universität Marburg) in 1940. In 1954, he became professor emeritus, while continuing lectures until 1966. In October 1945, he became installed as Rector Magnificus by order of the American occupation forces.
He was the son of famous psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus.
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Who was Julius Ebbinghaus?
German philosopher (1885-1981)
When was Julius Ebbinghaus born?
Julius Ebbinghaus was born on 9 November 1885 in Berlin.
When did Julius Ebbinghaus die?
Julius Ebbinghaus died on 16 June 1981 in Marburg.
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Julius Ebbinghaus was a philosopher and university teacher.
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Julius Ebbinghaus was German.
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