Irwin Edman

Irwin Edman (1896–1954) was an American philosopher and essayist. Born in New York City, he studied at Columbia University and taught philosophy there from 1918 until his death, becoming a popular lecturer. A humanist influenced by George Santayana and John Dewey, he wrote on art, ethics and the place of philosophy in everyday life in a style that reached a wide public. His books include Human Traits and their Social Significance, Richard Kane Looks at Life, Arts and the Man and Philosopher's Holiday, a collection of travel essays and reminiscences. He also contributed regularly to magazines and edited anthologies of philosophers.