Eric Hoffer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eric Hoffer

American philosopher

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1898

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 21-May-1983

Profession: writer, psychologist, philosopher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Eric Hoffer (July 25, 1898 – May 21, 1983) was an American moral and social philosopher.
He was the author of ten books and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in February 1983.
His first book, The True Believer (1951), was widely recognized as a classic, receiving critical acclaim from both scholars and laymen, although Hoffer believed that The Ordeal of Change (1963) was his finest work.