Richard Gregg
Richard Bartlett Gregg (born February 14, 1885 in Colorado Springs , El Paso County , Colorado , † January 27, 1974 in Eugene , Lane County , Oregon ) was an American social philosopher .
Life
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi , Richard Gregg was the first American to develop a substantial theory of nonviolent resistance that influenced Martin Luther King , among others . Richard Gregg also became known for his commitment to a lifestyle that is characterized by " voluntary simplicity ".
publication
- Richard B. Gregg: The Power of Nonviolence. Verlag Hinder + Deelmann (Bellnhausen), together with Sensen-Verlag (Vienna) 1965, 4th edition 1982
literature
- David Shavit: The United States in Asia: A Historical Dictionary. Greenwood Press, New York, 1990, p. 201.
- Nancy L. Roberts: American peace writers, editors, and periodicals: a dictionary. Greenwood Press, New York, 1991, p. 118.
Web links
- Biographical data on Richard Bartlett Gregg in: www.richardgregg.org; accessed on August 5, 2017
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gregg, Richard |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gregg, Richard Bartlett (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American social philosopher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 14, 1885 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Colorado Springs , El Paso County , Colorado |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 27, 1974 |
| Place of death | Eugene , Lane County , Oregon |