Philip Rieff was an American sociologist and writer known for his contributions to social theory and cultural criticism. His work often explored the dynamics of culture, religion, and the changing nature of individual identity in modern society. Rieff's analysis of the contemporary cultural landscape, particularly in relation to Freud's theories, has had a lasting impact on sociology and the humanities.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Philip
lover of horses
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Philip Rieff belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Philadelphia
Educated At: University of Chicago
Occupation: sociologist | writer
Spouses: Susan Sontag
Children: David Rieff
Employers: Brandeis University | University of Pennsylvania | Harvard University
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
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Ephemeris for December 15, 1922
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Sagittarius 0 | 24 Sagittarius 1 | 7 Aries 2 |
| Moon | 16 Scorpio 41 | 6 Scorpio 55 | 14 Leo 50 |
| Mercury | 28 Sagittarius 0 | 4 Sagittarius 56 | 26 Pisces 15 |
| Venus | 24 Scorpio 30 | 18 Sagittarius 45 | 25 Aquarius 56 |
| Mars | 3 Pisces 5 | 0 Capricorn 20 | 17 Taurus 21 |
| Jupiter | 10 Scorpio 8 | 23 Cancer 18 | 17 Scorpio 50 |
| Saturn | 18 Libra 59 | 25 Pisces 20 | 18 Libra 14 |
| Uranus | 9 Pisces 57 | 28 Taurus 29 | 14 Pisces 52 |
| Neptune | 18 Leo 0 | 29 Pisces 22 | 15 Leo 36 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 29 | 2 Aquarius 15 | 9 Cancer 5 |
| Rahu | 25 Virgo 12 | 13 Pisces 1 | 19 Virgo 44 |
| Ketu | 25 Pisces 12 | 13 Virgo 1 | 19 Pisces 44 |
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