Walter Kaufmann

Philosopher

Birthday July 1, 1921

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Germany

DEATH DATE Sep 4, 1980 (59)

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About

Religious philosopher who wrote extensively about subjects like authenticity and death, moral philosophy, and existentialism.

Before Fame

He enrolled at Williams College in 1939 where he studied philosophy and religion.

Trivia

He published nearly 20 novels on various subjects during his career.

Family Life

He was born in Freiburg, Germany.

Associated With

He was an expert on Friedrich Nietzsche and translated much of Nietzsche's work.