March 29

Educated in medicine, Büchner held professorships in physiology and advocated for scientific approaches to understanding life. In 1855, he published 'Force and Matter', arguing that all phenomena result from physical forces. His materialist views sparked significant debate with religious scholars and shaped the 19th-century freethinker movement. He delivered lectures across Germany, popularizing science and skepticism. Büchner's writings influenced later philosophical and scientific discourse on the mind-body relationship. His interdisciplinary work exemplifies the melding of empirical research and philosophical inquiry.

Ernst Jünger gained fame with his autobiographical account of World War I, 'Storm of Steel', which detailed frontline experiences with stark realism. Post-war, he developed a complex philosophical outlook, exploring themes of technology, modernity, and the nature of war. Though his political affiliations were controversial, Jünger's literary and intellectual influence spanned much of the 20th century. He published essays, diaries, and novels that challenged readers to confront the moral ambiguities of conflict and progress. Living to 102, he became one of Germany's most enduring literary figures.

Peter Geach was a prominent figure in 20th-century analytic philosophy, educated at Cambridge. He researched logic, philosophy of language, and metaphysics, publishing influential papers on identity and reference. Geach co-authored 'Reference and Generality' and edited works on Aristotle and Frege. He served as Professor of Logic at the University of Leeds and was a fellow of the British Academy. Beyond academia, he wrote on ethics and Catholic theology, reflecting his personal beliefs. Geach died in 2013, remembered for his rigorous scholarship and contributions to philosophical logic.

Kathryn Tanner (born 1957) is an American theologian and professor specializing in systematic theology and theological anthropology. She has taught at institutions like the University of Chicago and Yale Divinity School, shaping theological education. Tanner's influential books, including 'Jesus, Humanity and the Trinity' and 'Theories of Culture,' explore the intersection of faith and social theory. Her work on feminist ethics and divine agency has been widely discussed in academic circles. Tanner's scholarship bridges traditional doctrine with contemporary ethical challenges.