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Joel Feinberg

American legal philosopher (1926-2004) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 77

Joel Feinberg was an American political and legal philosopher. He is known for his work in the fields of ethics, action theory, philosophy of law, and political philosophy as well as individual rights and the authority of the state.

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Guggenheim Fellowship1974

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Feinberg was one of the most influential figures in American law, jurisprudence and political science over the last fifty years.

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2004 · aged 77