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This is a list of American philosophers; of philosophers who are either from, or spent many productive years of their lives in the United States. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
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Pages in category "American philosophers" The following 56 pages are in this category, out of 56 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Philosopher Christian existentialist Fernando González: April 24, 1895 – February 16, 1964 Colombia Philosopher, Lawyer Works inspired Nadaism: Lewis Gordon: 1962 – United States Philosopher Also associated with Africana philosophy, Black existentialism, and phenomenology Martin Heidegger: September 26, 1889 – May 26, 1976 Germany ...
Simon Newcomb (1835–1909), Canadian-American astronomer and mathematician. [52] Mark Twain (1835–1910), American author and humorist [44] Alfred M. Mayer (1836–1897), American physicist. [53] Charles Sanders Peirce (1839–1914), American philosopher, logician, mathematician, and scientist, sometimes known as "the father of pragmatism ...
American philosophy is the activity, corpus, and tradition of philosophers affiliated with the United States. The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy notes that while it lacks a "core of defining features, American Philosophy can nevertheless be seen as both reflecting and shaping collective American identity over the history of the nation". [1]
American: Statesman, political philosopher, educator. As a philosopher best known for the United States Declaration of Independence (1776), especially "All men are created equal", and his support of democracy in theory and practice. A polymath, he promoted higher education as a way to uplift the entire nation .
Leon Kelly (1901–1982), American painter and draftsman, most well known for his contributions to American Surrealism. [45] Ansel Adams (1902–1984), American photographer and environmentalist. [46] Alan Watts (1915–1973), British philosopher, writer, and speaker. [47] Pete Seeger (1919–2014), American folk singer. [48]