Barrows Dunham
Barrows Dunham (October 10, 1905 – November 19, 1995) was an American author and professor of philosophy. Best known for popular works of philosophy such as Man against Myth (1947) and Heroes and Heretics (1963), Dunham also gained notoriety as a martyr for academic freedom when he was fired from Temple University in 1953 after refusing to “name names” before the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Barrows Dunham | |
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| Born | Barrows Dunham October 10, 1905 Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States |
| Died | November 19, 1995 (aged 90) Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Occupation | University professor, author |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | Mid-twentieth century |
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