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Reid, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Reid, Thomas, 1710–96, Scottish philosopher. He taught at King's College, Aberdeen, and at the Univ. of Glasgow. He is known as the founder of the common-sense school of philosophy,…Television Hall of Fame
Each year, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences inducts up to seven people or programs to the Television Hall of Fame. Here are the past…Fuller, Margaret
(Encyclopedia) Fuller, Margaret, 1810–50, American writer, lecturer, and public intellectual, b. Cambridgeport (now part of Cambridge), Mass. She was one of the most influential personalities in the…Jung, Carl Gustav
(Encyclopedia) Jung, Carl GustavJung, Carl Gustavkärl g&oobreve;sˈtäf y&oobreve;ng [key], 1875–1961, Swiss psychiatrist, founder of analytical psychology. The son of a country pastor, he…Alexandra Danilova Biography
Alexandra Danilova ballerina, teacher An internationally recognized, versatile dancer known for her grace, intensity and glamour. Danilova's professional career began in 1911 when she joined…Chick Hearn 2002 Deaths
Chick HearnAge: 85 Los Angeles Lakers broadcaster, whose play-by-play announcing told the story of nine NBA championships and was revered by generations of Southern California sports fans;…Woody Harrelson Biography
Woody HarrelsonactorBorn: 7/23/1961Birthplace: Midland, Texas Actor whose talent for playing the simple-minded bartender Woody Boyd in Cheers (1985–93) masked his capability for taking on deeper,…Halévy, Élie
(Encyclopedia) Halévy, ÉlieHalévy, Élieālēˈ älāvēˈ [key], 1870–1937, French historian, an authority on 19th-century England; son of Ludovic Halévy. In The Growth of Philosophic Radicalism (3 vol.,…Hoxie, Robert Franklin
(Encyclopedia) Hoxie, Robert FranklinHoxie, Robert Franklinhŏkˈsē [key], 1868–1916, American economist, b. Edmeston, W of Cooperstown, N.Y., Ph.D. Univ. of Chicago, 1905. He taught at the Univ. of…Hofmann, Hans
(Encyclopedia) Hofmann, Hans, 1880–1966, American painter, b. Germany. After earning a considerable reputation as a teacher in Munich, Hofmann moved permanently to the United States in 1930. He…Trending
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