Walter J. Ong, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Walter J. Ong

American philosopher and historian

Date of Birth: 30-Nov-1912

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 12-Aug-2003

Profession: writer, historian, Catholic priest, university teacher, journalist, literary critic, anthropologist, philosopher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Walter Jackson Ong (November 30, 1912 – August 12, 2003) was an American Jesuit priest, professor of English literature, cultural and religious historian and philosopher.
His major interest was in exploring how the transition from orality to literacy influenced culture and changed human consciousness.
In 1978 Ong served as elected president of the Modern Language Association.