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Stanley Cavell

(1926–2018) Philosopher United States

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Stanley Cavell was a philosopher from the United States, best known for The Senses of Walden.

Quick Facts About Stanley Cavell

Born
September 1, 1926
Died
June 19, 2018
Nationality
United States
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
The Senses of Walden
Spouse
Marcia Cavell

About Stanley Cavell

Stanley Louis Cavell was an American philosopher. He was the Walter M. Cabot Professor of Aesthetics and the General Theory of Value at Harvard University. He worked in the fields of ethics, aesthetics, and ordinary language philosophy. As an interpreter, he produced influential works on Wittgenstein, Austin, Emerson, Thoreau, and Heidegger. His work is characterized by its conversational tone and frequent literary references.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

MacArthur Fellows Program Carus Lectures Harvard Centennial Medal honorary doctorate at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon honorary doctor of the University of Strasbourg-II

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