March 05

Georg Friedrich Daumer was born in 1800 in Germany and became a leading Romantic poet. His early works reflected the idealism of German Romanticism, with a focus on nature and spirituality. Later in life, Daumer developed a critical philosophy of religion, questioning traditional Christian doctrines. He wrote several philosophical treatises and collections of poetry that influenced his contemporaries. Daumer lectured at universities and participated in intellectual circles across Europe. His diverse body of work bridged literature, philosophy, and religious critique.

Born in 1871 in Zamość, Congress Poland, Rosa Luxemburg studied economics and political science at the University of Zurich. She became an influential Marxist thinker and activist, co-editing socialist journals and organizing workers across Europe. Luxemburg opposed both reformist socialism and authoritarian communism, advocating for mass strikes and grassroots democracy. Her major works, including Reform or Revolution and The Accumulation of Capital, challenged prevailing economic theories. During World War I, she led the anti-war Spartacus League in Germany and co-founded the Communist Party of Germany. Luxemburg was imprisoned multiple times and became a martyr of the German Revolution when she was murdered in 1919. Her writings continue to inspire scholars and activists in the fields of socialism and feminist theory.

Born in 1953, Sandel earned his doctorate from Oxford University and joined Harvard University's faculty in 1980. He gained international fame through his Harvard course 'Justice' which was made available online and in a television series. Sandel has authored influential works such as 'Liberalism and the Limits of Justice' and 'What Money Can't Buy', exploring the moral dimensions of markets and civic life. His accessible style and Socratic approach have sparked global public debates on ethics and political philosophy. Sandel continues to lecture worldwide, shaping contemporary discussions on the role of morality in public policy.