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Nobel Prize winner Henri-Louis Bergson
On October 18, 1859 Nobel Prize winner Henri-Louis Bergson was born. Today, Philosophical Library is looking back on the accomplishments of this noted French philosopher… Read more
German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche turns 172
Today marks the 172nd birthday of famed German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Philosophical Library welcomes you to join us in celebrating by looking back on the… Read more
Happy 131st birthday to French writer Francois Mauriac
Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy 131st birthday to French writer Francois Mauriac. Born on October 11, 1885, our birthday honoree was born… Read more
German philosopher Martin Heidegger is 127 today!
Today marks the 127th birthday of one who is considered to be among the most original and influential philosophers of the 20th century. Today, we… Read more
Nobel Prize winner Albert Szent-Györgyi is 123 Today!
Next time you’re enjoying some juicy citrus fruit or an assortment of leafy greens, think of Albert Szent-Györgyi. He uncovered the vitamin in these healthy… Read more
Happy 142nd birthday to theorist, painter and composer Arnold Schoenberg!
Happy 142nd birthday to theorist, painter and composer Arnold Schoenberg! Today Philosophical Library is honoring Arnold Schoenberg for his contributions to art, poetry and music.… Read more
Philosophical Library would like to take a look back on the life of philosopher Ananda Coomaraswamy
In honor of his 139th birthday, Philosophical Library would like to take a look back on the life of philosopher, historian and metaphysician Ananda Coomaraswamy.… Read more
Happy 133rd birthday to scholar, yogi, author, and theosophist Ernest Wood
Today Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy 133rd birthday to scholar, yogi, author, and theosophist Ernest Wood who was born in Manchester, England… Read more
The 111th birthday of French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre
It’s three digits of a kind for today’s birthday honoree. On what would have been the 111th birthday of French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, Philosophical Library… Read more
Marquis de Sade Celebrates his birthday Today.
Today we are taking a look back on the life of French philosopher Marquis de Sade on what would be his 276th birthday. Born in… Read more
Happy Belated Birthday to John Stuart Mill!
Over two centuries have passed since the birth of one of the most influential contributors to the world of politics and philosophy. On May 20,… Read more
Oscar Wilde Meets André Gide
“I have put all my genius into my life; I have put only my talent into my art.” –Oscar Wilde, quoted by André Gide in… Read more
RE: At the Existentialist Café to New York Times
To the Editor: Edward Mendelson’s review of “At the Existentialist Café” (April 17) allows me to express my great pleasure at the reception for Sarah Bakewell’s wonderful… Read more
A look back on the life of accomplished author, Bertrand Russell
On this day in 1872, noted British philosopher, activist, mathematician and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell was born. Here at Philosophical Library, we are taking a… Read more
We are celebrating the 158th birthday of theoretical physicist and Nobel Prize winner Max Planck
Here at Philosophical Library, we are celebrating the 158th birthday of theoretical physicist and Nobel Prize winner Max Planck. Arriving into the world on April… Read more
Wishing Immanuel Kant a Happy 292nd Birthday
It has been almost three centuries since his birth, and today Philosophical Library is celebrating the 292nd birthday of philosopher Immanuel Kant. Born on April… Read more
Celebrating René Descartes on his 420th Birthday!
Today, Philosophical Library would like to take a moment to celebrate the father of modern western philosophy René Descartes on his 420th birthday. Descartes was born in… Read more
Happy Birthday Albert Einstein!
Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy birthday to world-renowned theoretical physicist Albert Einstein! He was born on March 14, 1879 in Ulm, Germany.… Read more
René Leibowitz is 103 Today!
Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy 103rd birthday to René Leibowitz. Born on February 17, 1913 in Warsaw, Poland, Leibowitz is well-known for… Read more
Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy 155th to Alfred North Whitehead
Today, Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy 155th birthday to noted philosopher and mathematician Alfred North Whitehead. Born in England on February 15,… Read more