Eric Hoffer
Born in 1902
Philosophy
Politics
Eric Hoffer was an American social philosopher and author born in the early 1900s.
Despite limited formal education and early blindness, he became a voracious reader and thinker.
Hoffer worked as a migrant laborer and longshoreman while developing his ideas.
His first book, The True Believer, published in 1951, gained widespread recognition and acclaim.
Hoffer authored ten books in total and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1983.
Known for his unique perspective on human nature and social movements, Hoffer's work continues to influence social and political thought.
He lived a solitary life dedicated to reading and writing, even after achieving literary success.
