About Jon Hellesnes
Born 1939. Jon Hellesnes is a Norwegian professor, philosopher and writer.
Jon Hellesnes (born 16 September 1939) is a Norwegian philosopher, novelist and essayist.
He was appointed professor of philosophy at the University of Tromsø in 1985. He is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.
Selected bibliography This is a list of his most notable works:
Academic Sosialisering og teknokrati (1975) Jakta etter svikaren (1978) Hermeneutikk og kultur (1988) René Descartes (1999) Om Hans Skjervheim (1999)
Other Carolus, klovnen (novel, 1982) Farar i metropolis (essays, 1984) Den postmoderne anstalten (novel, 1986) Maska bak andletet (essays, 2002) Illusjon? (essays, 2004) Om livstolkning (essays, 2007).
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Who is Jon Hellesnes?
Norwegian writer and philosopher
When was Jon Hellesnes born?
Jon Hellesnes was born on 16 September 1939 in Voss Municipality.
What is Jon Hellesnes's occupation?
Jon Hellesnes is a professor, philosopher and writer.
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Jon Hellesnes is Norwegian.
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