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Philosopher of ethics and identity — New York University
New York University · Ghana / United States · d. 8 May 1954
The Ghanaian-born philosopher who writes on cosmopolitanism, identity and moral obligation. He writes 'The Ethicist' column for The New York Times Magazine.
The New York University philosopher received the degree of Doctor of Humanities at Yale's 325th commencement. His new book, on religion and the birth of the social sciences, is published by Yale University Press.
Kwame Anthony Appiah
Kwame Anthony Appiah
Kwame Anthony Appiah examines the mutual construction of religion and the birth of the social sciences: as the disciplines were established in the nineteenth century, the concept of 'religion' was itself reshaped.
Yale University Press · 2026 · English
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