Josef Pieper

Philosopher, Author

1904 – 1997

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Who was Josef Pieper?

Josef Pieper was a German Catholic philosopher, at the forefront of the Neo-Thomistic wave in twentieth century Catholic philosophy. Among his most notable works are The Four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance; Leisure: the Basis of Culture; The Philosophical Act and Guide to Thomas Aquinas.

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Born
May 4, 1904
Elte, North Rhine-Westphalia
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • Germany
Profession
Died
Nov 9, 1997
Münster

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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