Markus Hilmar Woerner

Background

Woerner, Markus Hilmar was born on January 28, 1945 in Potsdam, Germany. Son of Hans and Herta Woerner.

Education

Lectorate in theology, Hochschule der Dominikaner, Walberberg, Federal Republic Germany, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, Bonn U., Federal Republic Germany, 1976; Habilitation, Free U., Germany, 1985.

Career

Assistant for philosophy, Hochschule der Dominikaner, Walberberg, 1973-1975; assistant for Catholic theology, Free U., Berlin, 1976-1978; upper school assistant for fundamental theology, Free U., Berlin, 1978-1986; lecturer philosophy, Free U., Berlin, 1985-1986; professor philosophy, University College, Galway, Ireland, since 1986; also head department, University College, Galway, Ireland.

Achievements

• Markus Hilmar Woerner has been listed as a noteworthy Philosophy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Irish Philosophical Society (secretary since 1988), Royal Irish Academy (secretary philosophy since 1988).

Interests

• Avocation: amateur astronomy (phomometry).

Connections

Married Ricca Edmondson, August 9, 1975. Children: Thomas, Christopher.

Father:

Hans Woerner

Mother:

Herta Woerner

Spouse:

Ricca Edmondson

child:

Christopher Woerner

child:

Thomas Woerner