Josef Pieper
German philosopher (1904-1997) · Germany · On the map · Academics · Died at 93
Josef Pieper was a German Catholic philosopher and an important figure in the resurgence of interest in the thought of Thomas Aquinas in early-to-mid 20th-century philosophy.
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1997Died6 November 19971990Ring of Honour of the Görres societyAward1987State Prize of North Rhine-WestphaliaAward1981Balzan PrizeAwardRomano Guardini awardAward1968Aquinas MedalAward1904Born4 May 1904
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Among his most notable works are The Four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance; Leisure, the Basis of Culture; and Guide to Thomas Aquinas.
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Germany
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1904 to 1997 · aged 93
