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In Memoriam: Arthur C. Danto (1924-2013)

MOVING TO FRONT FROM OCTOBER 26–UPDATED

During his long career at Columbia University, Professor Danto wrote very widely, including well-known books and articles on philosophy of action, philosophy of history, Nietzsche, and Sartre, though he became best-known outside the academy for his work in aesthetics and art criticism, including a long stint as the art critic for The Nation.  I will add links to memorial notices as they appear.

UPDATE:  A radio interview with Danto about art.  (And another.)

A FIRST OBITUARY:  From The Art Newspaper.

ANOTHER:  The AP obituary, which has appeared in various news outlets.

THE NY TIMES:  Here.

SOME MORE:  A remembrance from Columbia's Akeel Bilgrami and another by Peter Meyer at The Nation. (Thanks to Paul Raymont for the pointers.)

ANOTHER:  The Guardian. (Thanks to Richard Baron for this one.)

AND STILL MORE REMEMBRANCES FROM COLLEAGUES AND FORMER STUDENTS here.

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