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Ingemar Hedenius

Swedish philosopher (1908–1982)

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Lived 1908–1982, aged 74Sweden
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    1908–1982
    Aged 74
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Updated 2026-06-10

Per Arvid Ingemar Hedenius was a Swedish philosopher. He was Professor of Practical Philosophy at Uppsala University (1947–1973). He was a famous opponent of organised Christianity. The Swedish Humanist Association, known in Sweden as "Humanisterna", offers the Ingemar Hedenius Award each year to support humanist ideas and critical thinking.

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