Susanne Langer
American philosopher (1895–1985)
1895 — 1985
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Profession
American philosopher (1895–1985)
Born
December 20, 1895
Died
1985 (age ~90)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, university teacher, philosopher
United StatesBorn in ManhattanDied in Old Lyme
1895
Born in Manhattan (1895-12-20)
1985
Died in Old Lyme
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Susanne Katherina Langer was an American philosopher, writer, and educator known for her theories on the influences of art on the mind. She was one of the earliest American women to achieve an academic career in philosophy. Langer is best remembered for her 1942 book Philosophy in a New Key, which was followed by a sequel, Feeling and Form: A Theory of Art, in 1953. In 1960, Langer was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Who is Susanne Langer?+
Susanne Katherina Langer was an American philosopher, writer, and educator known for her theories on the influences of art on the mind. She was one of the earliest American women to achieve an academic career in philosophy. Langer is best remembered for her 1942 book Philosophy in a New Key, which w
What does the name Susanne mean?+
The name Susanne means "A female given name from German [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], variant of Susan.. Etymology: From Susanne. Variant of Susanna.". It is of German origin.
When was Susanne Langer born?+
Susanne Langer was born on December 20, 1895.
When did Susanne Langer die?+
Susanne Langer died in 1985, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from German [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], variant of Susan.. Etymology: From Susanne. Variant of Susanna.
The name Susanne is of German origin, meaning "A female given name from German [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], variant of Susan.. Etymology: From Susanne. Variant of Susanna.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Susanne — December 20, 1895
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Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
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Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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