Susan Neiman

Susan Neiman

Director, The Einstein Forum

Susan Neiman is a moral philosopher with an interest in exploring the persistence of Enlightenment thought and reinterpreting past thinkers for contemporary contexts. She is the current Director of the Einstein Forum, having previously taught at Yale University and Tel Aviv University. The Wall Street Journal called her 2008 Moral Clarity: A Guide for Grown-Up Idealists “an argument for re-engaging with the moral vocabulary of the country.” Her 2002 work, Evil in Modern Thought: An Alternative History of Philosophy, explains philosophy’s quest, touching on Kant, among others, as one perpetually in search of a perfect understanding of evil. Born in Atlanta, Neiman received her doctorate degree from Harvard University.

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Susan Neiman explains the concept and mission of the Einstein Forum.
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Susan Neiman discusses her new book, Moral Clarity.
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Susan Neiman describes idealism for adults.
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Philosopher Susan Neiman on morality and politics.
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Susan Neiman discusses European attitudes about America.
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Susan Neiman on how the Bible applies human reason to solve moral questions.
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Susan Neiman explains how Beavis and Butthead are perfect examples of Nietzsche’s “last men.”
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Susan Neiman on how Enlightenment values are misunderstood, and their importance today.
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Susan Neiman on the continuing importance of Kant.
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Susan Neiman discusses how best to examine people in regards to evil.
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The responsibilities that follow maturity, according to Susan Neiman.
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Neiman describes her path to personal betterment.
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Why Susan Neiman became a philosopher and who influenced her.
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Susan Neiman on Immanuel Kant and the grown-up idealist