What is Avishai Margalit known for?

Avishai Margalit is widely recognized for his philosophical work exploring the concepts of memory, forgiveness, and the ethics of belief. His writings often bridge political philosophy with moral psychology.

Avishai Margalit

b. 22 March 1939

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Avishai Margalit (Hebrew: אבישי מרגלית‎, b. 1939 in Afula, British Mandate for Palestine - today Israel) is an Israeli Professor Emeritus in philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. From 2006 to 2011, he served as the George F. Kennan Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princet…

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What is Avishai Margalit known for?
Avishai Margalit is widely recognized for his philosophical work exploring the concepts of memory, forgiveness, and the ethics of belief. His writings often bridge political philosophy with moral psychology.