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Jaspers

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Jas·pers  (yäsprs), Karl Theodor 1883-1969.
German psychiatrist, philosopher, and theologian. A founder of modern existentialism, he was concerned with human reactions to extreme situations. His works include Man and the Modern Age (1931) and Philosophy (1932).

Jaspers (German) [ˈjaspərs]
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(Biographies / Jaspers, Karl (1883-1969) M, German, PHILOSOPHY: philosopher) Karl (karl). 1883-1969, German existentialist philosopher
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Noun1.Jaspers - German psychiatrist (1883-1969)


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