Hans Koechler -- Promotio sub auspiciis praesidentis rei publicae, University of Innsbruck, 18 February 1972

Promotio (doctor philosophiae)
sub auspiciis praesidentis rei publicae

Emperor Leopold Hall, University of Innsbruck

18 February 1972

Addressing the representative of the Head of State of Austria, Hans Köchler delivers promotion speech on "Epistemological Problems of Phenomenology."

At podium, 3^rd from left: Dr. Anton Kolb, Professor of Experimental Physics, Rector of Innsbruck University; 3^rd from right: DDr. Emerich Coreth SJ, Professor of Christian Philosophy, Pro-Rector of Innsbruck University; 1^st from left: Dr. Herbert Braunsteiner, Professor of Internal Medicine, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; 4^th from left: Dr. Otto Muck SJ, Professor of Christian Philosophy, member of the Academic Senate; 4^th from right: Dr. Maria Kuhnert, Professor of Pharmacognosy, Promotor; 1^stfrom right: Dr. Heinz Janetschek, Professor of Zoology, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy.

Hans Köchler receives the congratulations of Élisabeth de Miribel, Consul General of France, former assistant to General Charles de Gaulle and member of the French delegation at the founding conference of the United Nations at San Francisco (1945). In the background: Dr. Eva-Maria Auer.

As master of ceremonies, the Pedell of the University takes the ceremonial doctoral oath from Hans Köchler.

In her capacity as Promotor, Professor Maria Kuhnert presents the doctoral diploma to Hans Köchler.

Courtesy visit with the President of the Republic of Austria, Hofburg Palace, Vienna
Dinner reception at Hotel Europa, Innsbruck