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Daniel Callahan

American bioethicist (1930-2019) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 88

Daniel John Callahan was an American philosopher who played a leading role in developing the field of biomedical ethics as co-founder of The Hastings Center, the world's first bioethics research institute.

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Awards

AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility1996
Harvard Centennial Medal

About this person

He served as the Director of The Hastings Center from 1969 to 1983, president from 1984 to 1996, and president emeritus from 1996 to 2019. He was the author or editor of 47 books.

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2019 · aged 88