Kai Nielsen
American philosopher (1926-2021) · Canada · On the map · Academics · Died at 94
Kai Nielsen was an American professor of philosophy at the University of Calgary. He specialized in naturalism, metaphilosophy, ethics, analytic philosophy, social and political philosophy. Nielsen also wrote about philosophy of religion, and was an advocate of contemporary atheism.
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He was also known for his defense of utilitarianism, writing in response to Bernard Williams's criticism of it.
Country
Canada
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2021 · aged 94
