Leszek Kołakowski

Leszek Kołakowski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈlɛʂɛk kɔwaˈkɔfskʲi]; October 23, 1927 – July 17, 2009) was a Polish philosopher and historian of ideas. He is best known for his critical analyses of Marxist thought, especially his acclaimed three-volume history, Main Currents of Marxism, which is "considered by some to be one of the most important books on political theory of the 20th century. "The three volumes progress chronologically from Karl Marx'... More

Date of birth:

  • Oct 23, 1927

Date of death:

  • Jul 17, 2009 (age 81 years)

Place of birth:

Also known as:

  • Leszek Kołakowski,
  • Leszek Kolakowski
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Award Winner

Awards Won:

Year Award Winning work Notes/Description
  • Feb 1983
  • 2007
  • 1986
  • "The Idolatry of Politics"
  • 1977
  • 2003
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