Sidney Hook
Sidney Hook (1902–1989) was an American philosopher, university teacher and writer.
Sidney Hook in brief
- Born
- 1902
- Died
- 1989
- Known for
- philosopher, university teacher and writer
- Place of birth
- New York City
Overview
Born at New York City in 1902, died at Stanford in 1989.
In detail
Sidney Hook studied at City College of New York and Columbia University. the recorded working language is English.
Bertrand Russell, John Dewey and Karl Marx are recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Residence is recorded at Stanford and Brooklyn. Employment is recorded with New York University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Jefferson Lecture, Presidential Medal of Freedom and Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.
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- 1.
“Sidney Hook”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q947456: Sidney Hook
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