Biography:Richard Kennington

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Short description: American philosopher
Richard H. Kennington
Born1921
Worcester, Massachusetts
Died1999
Annapolis, Maryland
Alma materThe New School for Social Research, University of California
Spouse(s)Pamela Kraus
Era20th century Philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
SchoolContinental
InstitutionsPennsylvania State University
Main interests
early modern philosophy

Richard H. Kennington (1921 in Worcester, Massachusetts - September 10, 1999 in Annapolis, Maryland) was an American philosopher and professor of philosophy at Pennsylvania State University and the Catholic University of America. He is known for his research on early modern philosophy and his translation of Descartes' Discourse on the Method.[1][2][3][4][5]

Books

  • On Modern Origins: Essays in Early Modern Philosophy (Applications of Political Theory), Pamela Kraus and Frank Hunt (eds), Lexington Books 2004, ISBN:9780739108154
  • Discourse on Method (Focus Philosophical Library), Translated by Richard Kennington; Edited, with Introduction and Notes, by Pamela Kraus and Frank Hunt, Focus Publishing 2007, ISBN:9781585102594

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