Category: Biography

Plato biography Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher, founder of a philosophical school known as the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. His teachings are the first classical form of objective idealism. Plato is the first philosopher, whose works were preserved not in short passages quoted by others,…

About Author William Cuthbert Faulkner was born on September 25, 1897, in Mississippi. To understand the background of his works and life one must get to know the history of his family. It could easily be called a typical “self-made” American family story. William’s ancestors came from Scotland. They moved to North America in the…

Martin Heidegger biography Martin Heidegger was a German philosopher who concentrated his work in the fields of phenomenology and hermeneutics. One of the founders of hermeneutics, German existentialism, and modern linguistic philosophy. Along with Ludwig Wittgenstein, he made a linguistic revolution. Heidegger is also known for poetic nature of his texts and the use of…

About Author James Joyce is one of the most powerful and at the same time controversial figures in the English literature of the second half of the 20th century. His heritage still resonates with today’s generations not only in the English world, but also among the literary circles of Europe and the USA. The critics…

Avicenna (Latinised version of Ibn Sina) Arabic philosopher, theologian and physician, born near Bukhara. His great Qanun (Canon), which codified medical knowledge, rivalled in importance the works of Galen. He translated Euclid and also wrote on mathematics, alchemy, music and science. In his philosophical writings, which influenced St Thomas  Aquinas, he attempted a synthesis of…

About Author For a long time, Susan Hinton remains one of the most popular and famous writers of adolescence literature in the USA. Many schools already introduced her works in their program, while there are some educational establishments that consider them inappropriate and banned from school reading. Susan Eloise Hinton was born on July 22,…

About Author Childhood American writer John Green is called the most popular author of the era of online technology. John and his brother created 11 episodes of online educational programs, launched the YouTube channel VlogBrothers, implemented the Awesome online projects and VidCon. But fame as an American writer of novels for young and adults came…

About Author Aldous Huxley is a bright representative of British Literature who became famous due to such his works as «Brave New World,» «The Doors of Perception,» «Crome Yellow,» «Island» etc. He is a prominent philosopher as well. The writer is said to be one of the most intelligent persons of his generation. It’s worth…

About Author Ray Bradbury is an American writer. The author is known mostly for his dystopian novel “Fahrenheit 451” (1953), semi-autobiographical novel “Dandelion Wine” (1957) and a series of stories “The Martian Chronicles” (1950). His texts laid the foundation for many movies, theatrical plays, and musical pieces. During his career, the writer has created over…

Jean-Paul Sartre biography Jean-Paul Sartre was a French philosopher, playwright, and writer. Sartre was one of the most famous and influential thinkers of his time. The works of Sartre combine literary and philosophical views. In his early philosophical writings, he focuses on emotions, imagination and the nature of personality. His works also influenced and continue…