Loren Eiseley
American philosopher (1907-1977) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 69
Loren Eiseley was an American anthropologist, educator, philosopher, and natural science writer, who taught and published books from the 1950s through the 1970s. He received many honorary degrees and was a fellow of multiple professional societies.
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1977Died9 July 19771976Washburn AwardAward1971Athenaeum Literary AwardAward1963Guggenheim FellowshipAward1961John Burroughs MedalAward1959Phi Beta Kappa Award in ScienceAward1958Athenaeum Literary AwardAward1907Born3 September 1907
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At his death, he was Benjamin Franklin Professor of Anthropology and History of Science at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Academics
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Lived 1907 to 1977 · aged 69
