1903day.year
Otto Weininger
(1880 - 1903)
Austrian philosopher and author
Austrian philosopher and author
Austrian philosopher and author known for his controversial exploration of gender and identity.
Otto Weininger (1880–1903) was an Austrian philosopher whose work examined gender, sexuality, and individuality.
Born in Vienna, he published the influential and debated treatise 'Sex and Character' at age 23.
His ideas challenged established norms and impacted early psychoanalytic and philosophical thought.
Despite his brief life, his theories sparked discussions on morality and identity across Europe.
Weininger's tragic suicide further heightened the mystique surrounding his legacy.
1903
Otto Weininger