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Hans Ruin

ハンス・ルイン

Hansu Ruin

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1891-06-18 (Helsinki)
Died
1980-11-03 (Stockholm) age 89
Nationality
Finnish
Languages
Swedish
Residence History
Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland → Stockholm, Sweden

Career

Occupations
philosopher, writer
Active Years
1919-1977

Education

University of Helsinki
Country: Finland
Lund University
Country: Sweden

Awards

Dobloug Prize
1957
Result: 受賞
Samfundet De Nio grand prize
1962
Organization: Samfundet De Nio
Result: 受賞
Sydsvenska Dagbladet cultural award
1963
Organization: Sydsvenska Dagbladet
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Style & Themes

Literary Style
varied writingcontinental philosophyaesthetics

Legacy

Swedish-Finnish philosopher and writer known for works on continental philosophy, art, literature, and autobiography. Avoided analytical philosophy and moved to Sweden for aesthetics. Svenska kulturfonden sponsors Hans Ruin essay contest since 2003.

In Popular Culture

  • Svenska kulturfonden sponsors Hans Ruin essay contest.

Trivia

  • Son of Professor Waldemar Ruin.
  • Married Karin 'Kaisi' Sievers, had children Olof and Martina.
  • Grandfather to David and Marika Lagercrantz, and philosopher Hans Ruin.