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Felix Adler (August 13, 1851 – April 24, 1933) was a German American professor of political and social ethics, rationalist, influential lecturer on euthanasia, religious leader and social reformer who founded the Ethical Culture movement.
Frank Bartlet Adler (better known by his stage name Felix Adler; June 17, 1895 – February 1, 1960), was an American circus performer and entertainer. Known as "The King of Clowns", he performed for Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey for 20 years.
Felix Adler (born Aug. 13, 1851, Alzey, Hesse-Darmstadt [Germany]—died April 24, 1933, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was an American educator and founder of the Ethical Movement. (Read Peter Singer’s Britannica entry on ethics.)
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May 18, 2018 · Learn about Felix Adler, a social, educational, and religious reformer who founded the New York Society for Ethical Culture. Explore his intellectual journey from Reform Judaism to ethical idealism, his social activism, and his legacy.
Dr. Felix Adler (1851-1933) was the Founder of the Ethical Culture movement. He was born in Alzey, Germany, the son of a rabbi, Samuel Adler. When Felix was six, his father was appointed head rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in New York City and his family immigrated to the United States.
Learn about Felix Adler, the German-born rabbi who became a leader of the Ethical Culture movement and a pioneer of humanism. Discover his philosophy, his social reforms, and his influence on humanist history and values.
Jun 30, 2023 · Felix Adler (1851–1933) was a German-born American philosopher, rationalist, and social reformer. Although the son of a rabbi, he wanted to replace existing faiths with a new, humanistic religion that would be based on principles of morality and concern for others, rather than on the supernatural ; this became known as the Ethical ...
