Award
National Humanities Medal
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Mortimer J. Adler
1902-12-28 – 2001-06-28
Life & Legacy
Mortimer Jerome Adler (; December 28, 1902 – June 28, 2001) was an American philosopher, educator, encyclopedist, author, and lay theologian. His philosophical work was situated within the Aristotelian and Thomistic traditions. Adler taught at Columbia University and the University of Chicago, served as chairman of the board of editors of Encyclopædia Britannica, and founded the Institute for Philosophical Research.
He resided for extended periods in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and San Mateo, California.
Occupation & Career
philosopher, writer, university teacher, educator, television presenter
Education
Columbia University
Faith & Community
Catholic Church
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Humanities Medal; St. Louis Literary Award; Charles Frankel Prize; Aquinas Medal; John Jay Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Aquinas Medal · Charles Frankel Prize · John Jay Award · National Humanities Medal · St. Louis Literary Award
Church
Catholic Church
Employer
Columbia University · University of Chicago
Education & Institutions
Columbia University
Verified Legacy Record
Award
St. Louis Literary Award
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Award
Charles Frankel Prize
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q313929 · wikidata
Award
Aquinas Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q313929 · wikidata
Award
John Jay Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q313929 · wikidata
Faith Community
Catholic Church
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q313929 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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