Friedrich Rapp
Friedrich Rapp (born January 31, 1932 in Groß-Zimmer ) is an emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Dortmund . His main focus is on the philosophy of technology , the theory of progress and contemporary philosophy .
Rapp first studied physics and mathematics at the TH Darmstadt and graduated in 1959 with the state examination. He then studied philosophy in Friborg (Switzerland) and received his doctorate there in 1966 under Kurt Hübner, whose assistant he was. In 1972 he qualified as a professor in philosophy at the TU Berlin , where he was professor of philosophy until 1985. From 1985 to 1992 he was professor of philosophy at the University of Dortmund.
Publications (selection)
- Law and Determination in Soviet Philosophy, Dordrecht Reidel, 1968
- Analytical philosophy of technology, Freiburg i.Br. / Munich, Alber 1978 ISBN 3-495-47385-8 , engl. 1980, span. 1981, chin. 1986
- Progress: Development and meaning of a philosophical idea, Darmstadt, Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1992
- The dynamics of the modern world, Hamburg Junius 1994
- Analysis to Understand the Modern World. Science - Metaphysics - Technology. Freiburg i.Br. / Munich, Alber 2012 ISBN 978-3-495-48546-0
Web links
- Literature by and about Friedrich Rapp in the catalog of the German National Library
- Homepage of Friedrich Rapp at the Technical University of Dortmund
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| SURNAME | Rapp, Friedrich |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German philosopher and university professor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 31, 1932 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Large rooms |