20th Century American Philosophy, Philosophers - Biography
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Overview
In this autobiographical essay, the author, a widely respected philosopher, gives a vivid account of his family's struggles to find a foothold in the U.S.A. as immigrants fleeing Nazi Germany during the Hitler era. He details the course of his efforts to make a career in the academic profession, and describes his gradual evolution into one of the most prolific philosophical authors of the day.Author Biography: Nicholas Rescher is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh.
Synopsis
In this autobiographical essay, the author, a widely respected philosopher, gives a vivid account of his family's struggles to find a foothold in the U.S.A. as immigrants fleeing Nazi Germany during the Hitler era. He details the course of his efforts to make a career in the academic profession, and describes his gradual evolution into one of the most prolific philosophical authors of the day.
Book Details
Published
March 1, 1983
Publisher
University Press of America
Pages
204
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780819125231