Jennifer Michael Hecht
Historian and poet with published works
Born
November 23rd, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American historian, author, and poet, recognized for contributions to both historical scholarship and poetry. Authored several works exploring themes of belief, doubt, and history, specifically in relation to secularism and philosophy. Received acclaim for poetry collections that combine personal experience with broader societal reflections. Active in various academic and literary disciplines, engaging with topics such as skepticism and the human experience throughout history.
Wrote 'The Happiness Myth'
Published 'Doubt: A History'
Authored poetry collections like 'Who Said' and 'Busy Being Free'
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