Mortimer J. Adler

Mortimer J. Adler (1902–2001) was an American philosopher, writer and university teacher.

Also recorded as Mortimer Adler; Mortimer Jerome Adler.

Overview

Born at New York City in 1902, died at San Mateo in 2001.

In detail

Mortimer J. Adler studied at Columbia University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is philosophy. Aristotle, John Locke and Thomas Aquinas are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with Columbia University and University of Chicago.

Distinctions recorded are National Humanities Medal, St. Louis Literary Award, Charles Frankel Prize and Aquinas Medal.

Sources

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    “Mortimer J. Adler”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313929: Mortimer J. Adler

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