Peter G. Thielke (born 1968)[1] is an American historian of modern philosophy who specializes in Immanuel Kant, German idealism, epistemology, and aesthetics.[2] He is the Robert C. Denison Professor of Philosophy at Pomona College in Claremont, California.[2]

Early life and education

Thielke was born in 1968.[1] He earned his bachelor's degree at Stanford University, his master's at the University of Pennsylvania, and his PhD at the University of California, San Diego.[2]

Career

Thielke came to Pomona College in 2001.[2]

Personal life

Thielke lives in Claremont. He is married to Sheri Pym, a federal magistrate judge.[3] In 2003, his home was destroyed when a plane crashed into it.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Thielke, Peter, 1968-". id.loc.gov. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Peter Thielke". Pomona College. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  3. ↑ Benner, Katie (March 21, 2016). "Judge in Apple Case Seen as Unfazed by Stress, Even a Plane Crash". The New York Times. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  4. ↑ Lee-Ashley, Matthew (January 27, 2004). "Airplane Levels Professor's House". The Collage. Archived from the original on March 13, 2004. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  5. ↑ Balchunas, Michael (Fall 2004). "Beyond the Fire Line". Pomona College Magazine. Vol. 41, no. 1. Pomona College. Archived from the original on December 13, 2004. Retrieved January 28, 2022.


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