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- Born: January 27, 1912
- Died: January 12, 2009
- Passed away in his sleep
- Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
- Graduated from the University of Oslo, also studied in Paris and ViennaOfficial Site: University of Oslo: Arne Naess Center
- Became the youngest professor at the University of Oslo at the age of 27
- Published approximately 30 books and numerous articlesOfficial Site: University of Oslo: Arne Naess Center
- Was an avid mountaineer
- Advocate of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violenceThe Norway Post: Philosopher Arne Naess Has Died (January 13, 2009)
- Led the first expedition to scale Tirich Mir mountain in Pakistan in 1954
- In honor of Naess' contribution to society, he was knighted by King Harald in 2005The Norway Post: Philosopher Arne Naess Has Died (January 13, 2009)
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Norwegian author, philosopher and mountaineer Arne Dekke Eide Naess passed away at the age of 96, on Monday, January 12, 2009. Naess, who had written extensively on the concept of 'deep ecology,' was the original chairman of Greenpeace Norway when the chapter was founded in 1988. Naess' son, Arne Naess Jr., died in a mountain climbing accident in 2004. Naess Jr. was the ex-husband of singer Diana Ross.Aftenposten: Arne Naess Jr killed in climbing accident (January 15, 2004)
Key Works by Arne Naess
- The Selected Works of Arne Naess 2005Official Site: University of Oslo: Arne Naess Center
- Life's Philosophy: Reason and Feeling in a Deeper World 2002Official Site: University of Oslo: Arne Naess Center
- Ecology, Community and Lifestyle 1989Official Site: University of Oslo: Arne Naess Center
- Gandhi and Group Conflict 1974Official Site: University of Oslo: Arne Naess Center
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Arne Naess on Amazon
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Life's Philosophy: Reason and Feeling in a Deeper World - $22.95
Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess's meditation on the art of living is an exhortation to preserve the environment and biodiversity. Now in his nineties, Naess offers a bright and bo...Amazon
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The Ecology of Wisdom: Writings by Arne Naess - $27.00
A founder of the Deep Ecology Movement, Arne Naess' has produced articles on environmentalism that have provided unmatched inspiration for ecologists, philosophers, and activi...Amazon
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The Ecology of Wisdom: Writings by Arne Naess - $27.00
A founder of the Deep Ecology Movement, Arne Naess' has produced articles on environmentalism that have provided unmatched inspiration for ecologists, philosophers, and activi...Amazon
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Arne Naess Questions
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