William A. Earle

Philosopher, Author

1919 – 1988

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Who was William A. Earle?

William A. Earle was a twentieth-century American philosopher.

Earle was an important figure within the movements of existentialism and phenomenology. He had particular expertise in the thought of Karl Jaspers and was an authority on surrealism. His interests included cultural criticism, the history of ideas, aesthetics, film, filmmaking, and mysticism. Students and colleagues regarded him as a strikingly independent, richly provocative educator and thinker.

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Born
1919
Saginaw
Also known as
  • William Earle
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Employment
  • Northwestern University
Lived in
  • Saginaw
Died
Oct 16, 1988
Evanston

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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