Walter Kaufmann: Philosopher, Humanist, Heretic

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By Stanley Corngold

Published Dec. 10, 2018

Walter Kaufmann: Philosopher, Humanist, Heretic (Princeton University Press) is a biography of the philosopher’s life, ideas, and many works. A Princeton professor for more than 30 years, Kaufmann wrote widely on religion and literature and helped reestablish existentialism and Nietzche’s work after World War II.

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