Robert Spaemann (born 5 May 1927) is arguably the foremost Roman Catholic philosopher in Germany today.
Spaemann's focus is on Christian ethics. He is known for his work in bioethics, ecology, and human rights. Although not yet widely translated into languages other than his native German, Spaemann is internationally known and his work is highly regarded by the former Pope Benedict XVI.
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