John Hospers

American philosopher and politician (1918–2011).

Born June 9th, 1918 in Pella.

Died June 12th, 2011 at 93 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]

Occupations
journalist, philosopher, political scientist, politician, university teacher, writer
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Man cannot possess anything as long as he fears death. But to him who does not fear it, everything belongs. Leo Tolstoy