Kai Nielsen (philosopher)
(1926-2021)
Canadian philosopher
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Kai Nielsen (May 15, 1926 – April 7, 2021) was an American professor, latterly emeritus, of philosophy at the University of Calgary. He specialized in naturalism, metaphilosophy, ethics, analytic philosophy, social and political philosophy. Nielsen also wrote about philosophy of religion, and was an advocate of contemporary atheism. He was also known for his defense of utilitarianism, writing in response to Bernard Williams's criticism of it.
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15 May 1926 Marshall, Michigan, U.S.
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7 April 2021 (aged 94)
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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