This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.
German-born Canadian Jewish Philosopher, Theologian, Reformed Rabbi and Holocaust Survivor
German Philosopher, founding figure in German Idealism
French Roman Catholic Archbishop, Theologian, Poet, Prelate and Writer
Italian Master Violin Maker and Tree Cutter
American Author and Professor of Outdoor Education and Adventure Therapy at University of New Hampshire, Chairman of the Department of Kinesiology, President of the Association for Experiential Education, Chair AEE
American Poet who vigorously opposed militarism, materialism and sexual repression
Canadian Astronaut, Co-Author Immortality: An Essay In Discovery Coordination Scientific, Psychical and Biblical Research
Holy Rabbi and Scholar, Head of Sanhedrin, Edited the Mishnah, a collection of Oral Law
Canadian Politician, Judge and Author known for his humorist sketches and essays
English Author, Artist and Journalist
English Author, Poet, Critic and Editor best known for his poem "Invictus"
American Physician, Professor and Dean of Medical School at Harvard, Man of Letters, Poet and Author publishing "Breakfast Table" Essays
Ceylonese Philosopher and Metaphysician, pioneering Historian and Philosopher of Indian Art
Italian Poet, Writer, Journalist, Playwright and Soldier, Daredevil, Political Activist with a controversial role as figurehead to the Italian Fascist movement and mentor to Benito Mussolin
Greek Elegant Philosopher and Poet who was roughly contemporary of Socrates
American Statesman, Professor of Greek Literature at Harvard, President of Harvard University
French Soldier, Hedonist, Essayist, Literary Critic, Courtier, Wit