Alexius Meinong
1853–1920 (age 67)
Biography
Alexius Meinong transformed philosophy through his tenure at the University of Graz, advancing the theory of objects and cultivating a school of thought that balanced analytic clarity with an appreciation for the ontology of fiction and imagination.
His students remember him as a rigorous yet encouraging teacher, and his grave at Friedhof St. Leonhard remains a place of homage for those inspired by his work.