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Jordan Peterson

Jordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, author, and media commentator born on 12 June 1962 in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Jordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, author, and media commentator. He became widely known through his academic work and best-selling books on psychology and personal responsibility.

Early life and education

Jordan Bernt Peterson was born in Edmonton, Alberta, on 12 June 1962. He later trained in psychology and became a clinical psychologist and academic.

Academic career

Peterson taught psychology at the University of Toronto and built a research profile in personality, religious belief, and ideology. He later became Professor Emeritus at the university.

Public profile and writing

Peterson became internationally known through lectures, interviews, and books aimed at a general audience. His best-known works include '12 Rules for Life' and its sequel 'Beyond Order'.

In short

  • Canadian psychologist and author
  • Born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1962
  • Taught at the University of Toronto
  • Wrote '12 Rules for Life' and 'Beyond Order'
Canadian angle

Peterson is a prominent Canadian public intellectual from Alberta, and much of his career was based at the University of Toronto.

Quick questions

Who is Jordan Peterson?
Jordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, author, and media commentator known for his academic work and public books on psychology and personal responsibility.
How old is Jordan Peterson?
He was born on 12 June 1962, which makes him 64 years old as of 23 July 2026.
What books did Jordan Peterson write?
His best-known books are 'Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief' (1999), '12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos' (2018), and 'Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life' (2021).

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Peterson
    Supports: Birth date, Canadian identity, occupation, University of Toronto career, and book titles.
  2. Jordan Petersonhttps://www.jordanbpeterson.com/about/
    Supports: Biographical details, professorial status, and list of books.
  3. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm5266811/bio/
    Supports: Marriage to Tammy Peterson and two children.
  4. The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/feb/07/how-dangerous-is-jordan-b-peterson-the-rightwing-professor-who-hit-a-hornets-nest
    Supports: Public profile and publication of 'Maps of Meaning' and '12 Rules for Life'.