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Jacob Needleman
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Needleman in 2014
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| Born | October 6, 1934 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University Yale University University of Freiburg, Germany |
| Occupation | Professor of Philosophy |
Jacob Needleman (born October 6, 1934) is an American philosopher, author, and expert on religions. He helps people understand big questions about life and different spiritual paths.
Needleman grew up in a Jewish family. He studied at some very famous universities, including Harvard University and Yale University in the United States, and the University of Freiburg in Germany.
A Professor of Philosophy
Jacob Needleman is a professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University. A philosopher is someone who studies deep questions about life, knowledge, values, and what is real. He has spent many years teaching students to think about these important ideas.
He is known for helping to make the term "new religious movements" popular. These are groups of people who follow spiritual or religious beliefs that are often different from older, more traditional religions.
Sharing Ancient Wisdom
Beyond teaching, Jacob Needleman is also an author. He writes books that explore spiritual and philosophical topics. He also reads aloud from very old and important religious books for audiobooks.
For example, he has narrated the Taoist Tao Te Ching. This is an ancient Chinese book that teaches about living in harmony with nature and finding peace. He has also narrated the Hindu Bhagavad Gita, an important ancient Indian book that shares lessons about duty and spiritual life.
Awards and Recognition
In 2006, Jacob Needleman was honored by the New York Open Center in New York City. This award recognized his important work and contributions to understanding philosophy and religion.
