Andreas Urs Sommer belongs to the philosophical record as a figure whose arguments outlasted the disputes that prompted them.
The record lists Andreas Urs Sommer as German philosopher (1972-).
Andreas Urs Sommer was born at Zofingen in 1972. His recorded nationality is Switzerland.
Contemporary philosophy is professionalised and specialised, conducted largely in journals and seminars.
His academic posts were held at University of Freiburg.
Philosophy advances by objection: an argument matters if serious people spend years attacking it.
Recognition followed: Friedrich Nietzsche Prize (2012).
That the work was done from Switzerland matters: philosophical traditions, institutions and the language of publication have never been evenly distributed.
Andreas Urs Sommer is still working, and the final assessment of the contribution has not been made.
Achievements
- Friedrich Nietzsche Prize — 2012
- Held posts at University of Freiburg
