Uku Masing

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Uku Masing

Philosophy

#4710

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Aesthetics

#82

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Ethics

#656

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Logic

#14747

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philosophy Degrees

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• Philosophy

Uku Masing's Degrees

• PhD Theology University of Tartu

Why Is Uku Masing Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Uku Masing was an Estonian philosopher. He was a significant figure in Estonian religious philosophy. Masing also wrote poetry, mostly on religious issues. Masing authored one novel, Rapanui vabastamine ehk Kajakad jumalate kalmistul in the late 1930s, which was published posthumously in 1989. As a folklorist, he was a distinguished researcher of fairy tales, contributing to the international Encyclopedia of the Folktale. He was awarded the Righteous Among The Nations by Yad Vashem and the Israeli Supreme Court for his participation during the Holocaust in helping a Jew in Estonia escape capture from 1941 until the end of the war. His actions exposed him to great danger during this period requiring him to meet with his friend as well as lying to the Gestapo.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Uku Masing?

Uku Masing is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Tartu