Ralf Dahrendorf
Sociologist and politician in the UK
Born
May 1st, 1929
96 years ago
Died
June 17th, 2009
15 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in Germany, a sociologist and politician became a prominent figure in British academia and politics after immigrating to the UK. He served as a member of the House of Lords and held the title of Baron Dahrendorf. His academic career included positions at the London School of Economics and the University of Konstanz. Dahrendorf contributed to social theory and political philosophy, publishing extensively on topics such as social conflict and democracy. He was involved in various public policy discussions and initiatives, focusing on the relationship between society and governance.
Served as a member of the House of Lords
Published influential works on social theory
Held academic positions at LSE and Konstanz
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