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Dagobert D. Runes

Dagobert D. Runes was a distinguished American philosopher, author, and translator, born on January 6, 1902, and deceased on September 24, 1982. He is recognized for his translations of the works of notable philosophers, including Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche, and for his own philosophical contributions. more

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