Jerusalem, Wilhelm#
b. Drenice, Czech Republic (then Drenitz), Oct. 11, 1854, d. Vienna, July 15, 1923, philosopher and educator. University professor, from 1885 in Vienna. Advocated the introduction of sociology as an academic discipline, also dealt with didactic issues and the educational role of secondary school teachers.
Works#
Einleitung in die Philosophie, 1899 (101923); Unsere Mittelschule, 1907; Die Aufgaben des Lehrers an hoeheren Schulen, 1912; Einfuehrung in die Soziologie, 1926.Literature#
W. Eckstein, W. J., sein Leben und Wirken, 1935; OeBL; NDB.