Herman Tønnessen Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Herman Tønnessen (1918–2001) was a notable Norwegian-Canadian philosopher and writer. He studied under Arne Næss and was associated with the Norwegian Institute for Social Research post-World War II. Notably, he served as a philosophy professor at the University of California until 1961 before moving to the University of Alberta. Influenced by Arthur Schopenhauer and Peter Wessel Zapffe, Tønnessen engaged in philosophical dialogues, rejecting notions of life's meaninglessness in works like 'Happiness Is for the Pigs' and 'I Choose Truth'.

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Meaning of the name - Herman

man of the army, warrior

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July 24, 1918 Facts

Generation Group

Herman Tønnessen belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Educated At: University of California | University of Alberta

Occupation: philosopher

Employers: Norwegian Institute for Social Research | University of California | University of Alberta

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.