Etela Farkašová
Slovak philosopher and writer
Born
October 5th, 1943
81 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Slovakia
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Born in Slovakia, a prominent philosopher and writer specialized in social and political philosophy. Authored notable works that explored the concept of identity and democracy in post-Communist Europe. Engaged in academic circles, contributing to various philosophical discussions and literature. Farkašová was instrumental in bridging traditional philosophical thought with contemporary issues faced by society.
Authored significant philosophical texts
Contributed to discussions on identity and democracy
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