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Michael Thompson

b. 1959

American philosopher

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About Michael Thompson

Born 1959. Michael Thompson is a philosopher and university teacher.

Michael John Thompson (born 1959) is an American philosopher at the University of Pittsburgh.

Life and work Thompson's 2009 book Life and Action has been the subject of multiple reviews, including the Graduate Faculty Philosophy Journal's roundtable by Jay Bernstein, Alice Crary, and Zed Adams. The work has also been translated by Matthias Haase into German, Guido Seddone to Italian (including a preface), and Chen Chumiao into Chinese.

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Important facts

Born
1959
Birth century
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Employers
University of Pittsburgh
Also known as
Michael John Thompson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Thompson?

American philosopher

When was Michael Thompson born?

Michael Thompson was born in 1959.

What is Michael Thompson's occupation?

Michael Thompson is a philosopher and university teacher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Thompson

· Wikidata: Q61109179

· DBpedia: Michael Thompson (philosopher)

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