Corliss Lamont (1902–1995)
Author of The Philosophy of Humanism
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Works by Corliss Lamont
Peoples of the Soviet Union Signed 3 copies
A Humanist's Answer 2 copies
Soviet Russia and religion 1 copy
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- Birthdate
- 1902-03-24
- Date of death
- 1995-04-26
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Englewood, New Jersey, USA
- Place of death
- Ossining, New York, USA
- Education
- Harvard University
Phillips Exeter Academy
University of Oxford (New College)
Columbia University (PhD) - Occupations
- philosopher
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Illusion of Immortality, The
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This is an outstanding collection of poetry. It's almost all love poems, that manage to be sweet and romantic while firmly grounded in reality. This is how romance should be.
About the author, Corliss Lamont graduated from Harvard university and did graduate work at New College University of Oxford and also did graduate work at Columbia University, eventually receiving his Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia. About the book: the author, himself, said of this work, "'A Humanist Funeral Service' offers an alternative ceremony for those who do not wish to use traditional religious forms. It provides meditations and eloquent passages of prose and poetry (a list of acknowledgements is provided) to express appreciation, grief, and farewell when a friend or loved one dies."… (more)
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- Works
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- Also by
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- Members
- 607
- Popularity
- #41,417
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 5
- ISBNs
- 46
- Languages
- 1
