Barrows Dunham

Author

1905 – 1995

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Who was Barrows Dunham?

Barrows Dunham was an American author and professor of philosophy. Best known for popular works of philosophy such as Man against Myth and Heroes and Heretics, Dunham also gained notoriety as a martyr for academic freedom when he was fired from Temple University in 1953 after refusing to “name names” before the House Un-American Activities Committee.

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Born
Oct 10, 1905
Mount Holly
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Princeton University
  • University of Pennsylvania
Died
Nov 19, 1995
Bala Cynwyd

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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