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Ingemar Hedenius

1908 – 1982

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Per Arvid Ingemar Hedenius was a Swedish philosopher. He was Professor of Practical Philosophy at Uppsala University (1947–1973). He was a famous opponent of organised Christianity. The Swedish Humanist Association, known in Sweden as "Humanisterna", offers the Ingemar Hedenius Award each year to support humanist ideas and critical thinking.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
April 5, 1908
Stockholm
Date of death
April 30, 1982
Helga Trefaldighet parish, Uppsala diocese
Citizenship

Sweden

Occupations & fields
philosopher
Field and occupation
švédský filozof
Meaning and origin of the given nameIngemar – name day & statistics
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