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( güst´ kôNt) (KEY) , 1798–1857, French philosopher, founder of the school of philosophy known as positivism, educated in Paris. From 1818 to 182...
1926–62, American movie actress, b. Los Angeles as Norma Jean Baker. Raised in orphanages and first married at 14, Monroe became a world-famous sex ...
(t dôr´´ v ´z ngr nd ädôr´n ) (KEY) , 1903–69, German philosopher, born as Theodor Adorno Wiesengrund. Forced into exile by the Nazis (1933)...
1947–, American film director, b. Cincinnati, Ohio. Spielberg began his career as a television director, admired for his understanding portrayal of ...
(hä´räl höf´d ng) (KEY) , 1843–1931, Danish philosopher. He was professor at Copenhagen (1883–1915). His histories of philosophy have been en...
(zhän môr ´) (KEY) , 1928–, French movie actress, b. Paris. She studied at the Comédie Française. She is known for her sophisticated portrayals...