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This week's featured author pages

Epicurus (341 - 270) -- a prolific writer, he developed a philosophy which integrated physics and ethics, and founded the Epicurean School

John Scotus Eriugena (810 - 877) -- Irish philosopher in the Middle Ages

Edna Ferber (1887 - 1968) -- American writer, remembered for her depictions of early 20th century life

Wilhelm Dilthey (1833 - 1911) -- German philosopher, whose contributions include the development of hermeneutics and broadening the application of Kant's philosophy

Mikhail Alexandrovich Bakunin (1814 - 1876) -- a Russian revolutionist, Bakunin was an advocate of anarchism, who was critical of existing mores and who advocated a model of non-governmental collectivism