Hans Albert

About

Critical rationalist and philosopher best known for his research on Social Sciences and the General Studies of Methods. He is an outspoken critic of continental hermeneutic traditions. In 2008, he received the Merit Cross 1st Class of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Before Fame

He was recognized as a well-known philosopher for his published opinions on the Positivism Dispute even before he started his educational career. 

Trivia

He obtained the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class, in 1994. He published nearly 30 books throughout his career. 

Family Life

He had four children with his wife Frieda Knecht, whom he was married to from 1927 up until her death in 1958. He later married Elizabeth Roboz. His son Bernard went on to become a physicist and engineer. 

Associated With

He and former Chancellor of Germany Konrad Adenauer were both born in Cologne.