Abdel Rahman Badawi

Egyptian philosopher and poet

Abdel Rahman Badawi - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1917
Born

1917
108 years ago

Died
Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Egypt

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Contributed significantly to philosophy and literature during the 20th century. Focused on existentialism and Arabic philosophy. Authored numerous works that explored the intersections of philosophy, poetry, and culture. Attempted to integrate Western philosophical traditions with Arabic thought. Made contributions to the understanding of ethics and philosophy of language in the Arab world.

Published philosophical works on existentialism

Contributed to Arabic poetic traditions

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