Josef Pieper

1904 - 1997

country of citizenship: Germany

languages spoken, written or signed: German

educated at: University of Münster, Gymnasium Paulinum

occupation: philosopher, writer, university teacher, translator

award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ring of Honour of the Görres society, Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia, Balzan Prize, Aquinas Medal, honorary doctor of the University of Munich, Romano Guardini award

Josef Pieper (German: [ˈpiːpɐ]; 4 May 1904 – 6 November 1997) was a German Catholic philosopher and an important figure in the resurgence of interest in the thought of Thomas Aquinas in early-to-mid 20th-century philosophy. Among his most notable works are The Four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance; Leisure, the Basis of Culture; and Guide to Thomas Aquinas (published in England as Introduction to Thomas Aquinas). Source: Wikipedia (en)