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Peter Kampits

1942 – 2026

Austrian philosopher and author

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About Peter Kampits

Lived 1942 – 2026 (aged 83). Peter Kampits was an Austrian philosopher, author and university teacher.

Peter Kampits (28 June 1942 – 16 June 2026) was an Austrian philosopher.

Life and career Kampits was born in Vienna on 28 June 1942. He studied philosophy, psychology and history at the University of Vienna from 1960 to 1965, when he earned his doctorate with a dissertation on Albert Camus. After postgraduate studies at the University of Paris, Kampits completed his habilitation in 1974 with a thesis on Jean-Paul Sartre and Gabriel Marcel. He was appointed a professor in 1977.

In 1988–1990, Kampits served as chairman of the Austrian Society for Philosophy. Between 1987 and 1991, and again between 2001 and 2004, Kampits was head of the Institute for Philosophy at the University of Vienna. Following a reorganization of the university, he served as founding dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Education from 2004 to 2008.

Honours and awards

Honorary doctorate, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2007)

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Important facts

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Education
University of Vienna, University of Paris
Employers
University of Vienna
Awards
Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Kampits?

Austrian philosopher and author

When was Peter Kampits born?

Peter Kampits was born on 28 June 1942 in Vienna.

When did Peter Kampits die?

Peter Kampits died on 16 June 2026 in Vienna.

What was Peter Kampits's occupation?

Peter Kampits was a philosopher, author and university teacher.

What nationality was Peter Kampits?

Peter Kampits was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Kampits

· Wikidata: Q18746739

· DBpedia: Peter Kampits

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