# Jordan Peterson

> Jordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, and one of the most widely read and debated public intellectuals of his generation. Known for his books '12 Rules for Life' and 'Beyond Order' - which together sold over 7 million copies - and a YouTube channel with over 8.8 million subscribers, he blends Jungian psychology, evolutionary biology, and Biblical narrative into a framework for personal responsibility and meaning. He co-founded Peterson Academy in 2024, an online education platform with 72,000 students, and hosts 'The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast,' which has surpassed 150 million downloads.

- **Role:** Professor Emeritus at University of Toronto; Co-founder of Peterson Academy
- **Organizations:** University of Toronto (Professor Emeritus), Ralston College (Chancellor, 2022), Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Co-founder, 2023), Peterson Academy (Co-founder, 2024), Daily Wire+
- **From:** Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- **Nationality:** Canadian
- **Education:** BA in Political Science, University of Alberta, BA in Psychology, University of Alberta, PhD in Clinical Psychology, McGill University
- **Known for:** Authored 'Maps of Meaning' (1999), '12 Rules for Life' (2018), 'Beyond Order' (2021), and 'We Who Wrestle with God' (2024), Combined book sales exceeding 7 million copies across multiple languages, YouTube channel surpassing 8.8 million subscribers and 1.5 billion combined views

## Career timeline

- **1962** — Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- **1982-1984** — Studied political science and psychology at University of Alberta
- **1991** — Completed PhD in Clinical Psychology at McGill University
- **1993** — Joined Harvard University as Assistant Professor of Psychology
- **1998** — Returned to Canada as Full Professor at University of Toronto
- **1999** — Published 'Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief'
- **2013** — Launched YouTube channel, uploading university lectures
- **2016** — Gained international attention opposing Canadian Bill C-16
- **2016** — Received Kwakwaka'wakw name 'Alestalagie' (Great Seeker)
- **2016** — Launched 'The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast'
- **2018** — Published '12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos' - became global bestseller
- **2019** — Launched Thinkspot, an alternative social media platform
- **2021** — Published 'Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life'; retired as Professor Emeritus
- **2022** — Appointed Chancellor of Ralston College; joined Daily Wire+
- **2023** — Co-founded Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
- **2024** — Co-founded Peterson Academy with daughter Mikhaila Fuller; published 'We Who Wrestle with God'
- **2026** — Peterson Academy grows to 72,000 students; Peterson recovering in Paradise Valley, Arizona

## Achievements

- Authored 'Maps of Meaning' (1999), '12 Rules for Life' (2018), 'Beyond Order' (2021), and 'We Who Wrestle with God' (2024)
- Combined book sales exceeding 7 million copies across multiple languages
- YouTube channel surpassing 8.8 million subscribers and 1.5 billion combined views
- Podcast with 150+ million downloads, ranked #1 in Higher Education category
- Sold out 400+ international lecture venues with 850,000+ total attendees
- Published 100+ peer-reviewed scientific papers with 25,000+ Google Scholar citations
- Taught at both Harvard University and University of Toronto for 20 years
- Co-founded Peterson Academy serving 72,000+ students globally
- Named one of the most influential public intellectuals by The New Yorker (2018)
- Awarded Professor Emeritus status at University of Toronto (2021)

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Recovering at home in Paradise Valley, Arizona after hospitalization for chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) throughout late 2025
- **2026-01** — Peterson Academy grows to 72,000 students globally, with 90 courses and 650+ hours of content; Mikhaila Fuller running operations
- **2025-06** — Largely stepped back from public life due to serious illness
- **2024-11** — Published 'We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine,' a 200,000-word analysis of Biblical narrative
- **2024-01** — Launched Peterson Academy, an online education platform offering courses from Harvard, Oxford, MIT, and Cambridge professors

## Links

- Website: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JordanBPeterson
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjordanpeterson/

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Last updated: 2026-05-19