Susan Neiman
Philosopher and author of 'Evil in Modern Thought'
Born
March 27th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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An American-German philosopher and author specializing in moral philosophy and the history of ideas. Focused on the concept of evil and its implications in modern thought. Wrote extensively on topics including morality, enlightenment, and contemporary politics. Served as the director of the Einstein Forum in Berlin, fostering philosophical discourse.
Authored 'Evil in Modern Thought'
Published 'The Unity of Reason'
Wrote 'To Hell with Good Intentions'
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