The Rolf Schock Prizes were established and endowed by bequest of philosopher and artist Rolf Schock (1933–1986). The prizes were first awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1993 and, since 2005, are awarded every three years. It is sometimes considered the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in Philosophy. Each recipient receives SEK 600,000 (approximately US$55,000). The Prizes are awarded in four categories and decided by committees of three of the Swedish Royal Academies:
Logic and Philosophy (decided by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences) Mathematics (decided by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences) Visual Arts (decided by the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts) Musical Arts (decided by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music)
Laureates in Logic and Philosophy
Laureates in Mathematics
Laureates in Visual Arts
Laureates in Musical Arts
See also
References
External links 2022 Rolf Schock Prize List of Laureates "The Rolf Schock Prizes 2003: From the philosophy of mathematics to the artistry of music". The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2010-06-17.