Timothy Morton
Philosopher and ecological thinker
Born
June 19th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American philosopher and academic focused on environmental philosophy and aesthetics. Contributions include work on object-oriented ontology and the relationship between human beings and nonhuman entities. Explored the significance of climate change within philosophical discourse. Lectured broadly and published influential writings that address contemporary ecological issues and their implications for culture and society.
Authored the book 'Ecology without Nature'
Developed the concept of object-oriented ontology
Delivered lectures on climate change and art
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