Hans Albert

Hans Albert (8 February 1921 – 24 October 2023) was a German philosopher. He was born in Cologne, Germany. His fields of research are Social Sciences and General Studies of Methods. He was a critical rationalist, giving special attention to rational heuristics (problem solving).

He was elected a member of the Academia Europaea in 1989.

Albert died on 24 October 2023 in Heidelberg, Germany at the age of 102.
Decorations and awards
 Iron Cross, 2nd class
 1976: Ernst Hellmut Vits Prize
 1994: Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class
 2008: Merit Cross 1st Class of the Federal Republic of Germany (Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse)
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