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Bruce Ellis Benson

b. 1960

Professor of Philosophy

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About Bruce Ellis Benson

Born 1960. Bruce Ellis Benson is an American philosopher and theologian.

Bruce Ellis Benson (born 1960) is an American philosopher. He was formerly a professor at Wheaton College in Illinois.

Publications

Graven Ideologies: Nietzsche, Derrida & Marion on Modern Idolatry. Downer's Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002. The Improvisation of Musical Dialogue: A Phenomenology of Music. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003. Pious Nietzsche: Decadence and Dionysian Faith. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2008. Liturgy as a Way of Life: Embodying the Arts in Christian Worship. Ada, MI: Baker Academic, 2013. The New Phenomenology: A Philosophical Introduction (with J. Aaron Simmons). London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2013.

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Important facts

Born
1960, Evanston
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Philosopher, theologian
Nationality
United States
Education
Wheaton College, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Employers
Wheaton College

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bruce Ellis Benson?

Professor of Philosophy

When was Bruce Ellis Benson born?

Bruce Ellis Benson was born in 1960 in Evanston.

What is Bruce Ellis Benson's occupation?

Bruce Ellis Benson is a philosopher and theologian.

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Bruce Ellis Benson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bruce Ellis Benson

· Wikidata: Q16198900

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