Hans Larsson

Hans Larsson (18 February 1862 in Östra Klagstorp, Malmöhus län – 16 February 1944, Lund) was a Swedish Professor of Philosophy at Lund University, Sweden and a Member of the Swedish Academy (1925-1944), chair no.

Prof. Larsson was the son of the farmer Lars Persson and Kersti Nilsdotter, and cousin of author Ola Hansson.

In 1884 he taught at the Folk high school in Kronobergs län.

In 1901 he became a Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at Lund University, a position he remained in until he became an emeritus in 1927.

Two years before his retirement he was elected a Member of the Swedish Academy.