John Edwin Smith

1921–2009 (age 88)

Philosopher

Biography

John Edwin Smith taught generations of students to consider the moral and metaphysical dimensions of human life, building bridges between philosophical traditions.

He was a thoughtful presence in American philosophy, championing a clear-eyed, humane approach to the big questions of existence and belief.

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