Marcus Raskin
American philosopher (1934-2017)
Marcus Goodman Raskin (April 30, 1934 – December 24, 2017) was an American social critic, political activist, author, and philosopher. He worked for progressive social change in the United States.
Marcus Raskin | |
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Born | Marcus Goodman Raskin April 30, 1934 |
Died | December 24, 2017 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 83)
Education | Juilliard School University of Chicago (BA, JD) |
Occupation(s) | social critic, political activist, author, philosopher |
Known for | Institute for Policy Studies co-founder |
Spouse(s) | Barbara Bellman (Divorced) Lynn Randels |
Children | 4, including Jamie |
He was the co-founder, with Richard Barnet, of the progressive think tank, the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC. He was also a professor of public policy at George Washington University’s School of Public Policy and Public Administration.
Raskin died of heart disease on December 24, 2017 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 83.[1]
References
change- ↑ Matt Schudel. "Marcus Raskin, think tank founder who helped shape liberal ideas, dies at 83". Washington Post, December 26, 2017.