Susanne Langer

Susanne Katherina Langer (née Knauth) (1895-1985) was an American philosopher of art, a follower of Ernst Cassirer. She is best known for her 1942 book Philosophy in a New Key.

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1895 - 1985 - American - Philosopher of art - Ernst Cassirer

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She was born in Manhattan. She studied at Radcliffe College, and completed a Harvard University doctorate in 1926. She taught at Radcliffe, Wellesley College, Smith College, and Columbia University.

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Manhattan - Radcliffe College - Harvard University - Wellesley College - Smith College - Columbia University

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From 1952 to 1962 she was professor of philosophy at Connecticut College.

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