William Irwin Thompson
American poet and social critic (1938–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Irwin Thompson (July 16, 1938 – November 8, 2020) was an American social philosopher, cultural critic, and poet. He received the Oslo International Poetry Festival Award in 1986. He described his writing and speaking style as "mind-jazz on ancient texts". He was the founder of the Lindisfarne Association, which proposed the study and realization of a new planetary culture.[2]
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Born | (1938-07-16)July 16, 1938 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | November 8, 2020(2020-11-08) (aged 82) Portland, Maine, U.S. |
Occupation | Social philosopher |
Spouse | Gail Thompson |
Children | 2[1] |
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