A Review of Robert S. Hartman's 1973 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
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https://doi.org/10.67945/jfa.v16i.184Keywords:
Nobel Peace Prize, nominations, science of valueAbstract
Robert S. Hartman was nominated, though not the winner, for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1973. The nomination and details remained secret except to those who nominated him and to the Nobel Committee. However, after 50 years, nominations and other materials are made available upon request. This paper reviews the Nobel Peace Prize, the eight nominations for Dr. Hartman found in the Nobel archives, and a reflection on the other nominees and winners. The eight nominations underscore the appeal of his work among his contemporaries. The nominations were all from professors of philosophy from seven different universities, including three from Europe, two from the United States, and one each from Canada, Japan, and Israel. Each nominator focused on Hartman’s science for peace and his development of formal axiology. The nominations in full are included for review. While Hartman did not win the Nobel Peace Prize, these materials underscore the importance of his work then and now.References
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