Biography Category
( m´bl k s) (KEY) , d. c.330, Syrian philosopher, a leading exponent of Neoplatonism. A pupil of Porphyry, he was deeply impressed by the doctrines ...
(gôr´j s) (KEY) , c.485–c.380 B.C., Greek Sophist. From his native city, Leontini, Sicily, he was sent as an ambassador to Athens, where he settl...
(l ´z ) (KEY) , 1909–84, American film director, b. La Crosse, Wis. Among his Hollywood works, many of which dealt with social issues, are The Boy ...
(gl n´v l) (KEY) , 1636–80, English clergyman and philosopher. He was chaplain in ordinary to Charles II and prebendary of Worcester Cathedral. An ...
(zhän môr ´) (KEY) , 1928–, French movie actress, b. Paris. She studied at the Comédie Française. She is known for her sophisticated portrayals...
(hä´räl höf´d ng) (KEY) , 1843–1931, Danish philosopher. He was professor at Copenhagen (1883–1915). His histories of philosophy have been en...