December 17

Günther Anders (1902–1992) was a German philosopher, journalist, and early critic of modern technology. He studied under Martin Heidegger and reflected on the ethical implications of nuclear weapons. In his influential work The Obsolescence of Man, Anders examined humanity’s relationship with machines. As a journalist, he wrote for European newspapers, advocating pacifism and human rights. His interdisciplinary approach combined philosophy, literature, and social criticism. Anders’s visionary insights continue to resonate in debates on technology and ethics.

Michael Wyschogrod (1928–2015) was a prominent Jewish theologian and philosopher who explored the nature of the divine covenant. Born in Berlin, he fled Nazi Germany and later taught theology at New York University and the Catholic University of America. His seminal work 'Abraham's Promise' argued for the centrality of Jewish particularism in the modern world. Wyschogrod contributed to Jewish–Christian dialogue and wrote extensively on the interface of faith, ethics, and politics. His intellectual rigor and interfaith engagement made him a leading voice in 20th-century religious philosophy.