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Remembering Mario Bunge: The Public Intellectual Who Tackled Big Questions

Remembering Mario Bunge: The Public Intellectual Who Tackled Big Questions By Heinz W. DrostePublished on September 21, 2026 On September 21, the international scientific and philosophical community marks the birthday of Mario Augusto Bunge (September 21, 1919 – February 24, 2020). On the occasion of his 100th birthday, I had the privilege of contributing a chapter entitled „Mario Bunge as a Public Intellectual“ to his centenary festschrift, Mario Bunge: A Centenary Festschrift (edited by Michael R. Matthews and published by Springer). Today, as we reflect on his legacy, Bunge’s uncompromising defense of rationalism, scientific realism, and social responsibility…

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Remembering Mario Bunge: The Public Intellectual Who Tackled Big Questions
Remembering Mario Bunge: The Public Intellectual Who Tackled Big Questions By Heinz W. DrostePublished on September 21, 2026 On September 21, the international scientific and philosophical community marks the birthday of Mario Augusto...
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