Philosophy · Politics · 1921–2002
John Rawls — Age & Birthday
Born: 21 February 1921 · Died: 24 November 2002 · Age at death: 81
How old was John Rawls when he died?
John Rawls died aged 81. He was born on 21 February 1921 and died on 24 November 2002.
Political philosopher who wrote the influential book A Theory of Justice
Did you know?During the Second World War, he served as an infantryman in the Pacific and was among the first troops to enter defeated Japan.
John Bordley Rawls (February 21, 1921 – November 24, 2002) was an American philosopher, most active in moral, legal, and political philosophy. Rawls has been described as one of the most influential modern liberal political philosophers of the 20th century.
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- Age at death
- 81
- Would be
- 105
- Years since death
- 23
- Born
- February 21, 1921 · Baltimore, United States
- Died
- November 24, 2002
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Philosophy, Politics
Family
- Spouse
- Margaret Warfield Fox
- Child
- Anne Warfield Rawls
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