Hugo Adam Bedau (1926–2012) was an influential philosopher, best known for his extensive work on capital punishment. He held the position of Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, at Tufts University. Renowned as a leading anti-death-penalty scholar, he highlighted injustices in the criminal justice system, famously stating that he would support the execution of criminals like Timothy McVeigh, but insisted on fair sentencing for those unlike him. His scholarship and advocacy significantly contributed to the debate on the ethics of the death penalty.
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Meaning of the name - Hugo
mind, intellect, thought
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Place of Birth: Portland
Place of Death: Norwood Hospital
Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease
Educated At: University of Redlands | Boston University | Harvard University
Occupation: philosopher | university teacher
Employers: Tufts University
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Ephemeris for September 23, 1926
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 23, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 23, 2024 |
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| Sun | 0 Libra 1 | 1 Libra 17 | 8 Capricorn 23 |
| Moon | 27 Aries 57 | 19 Gemini 25 | 18 Scorpio 51 |
| Mercury | 3 Libra 30 | 25 Virgo 23 | 22 Sagittarius 12 |
| Venus | 15 Virgo 1 | 0 Scorpio 53 | 17 Capricorn 53 |
| Mars | 19 Taurus 15 | 11 Cancer 0 | 7 Taurus 52 |
| Jupiter | 17 Aquarius 53 | 20 Gemini 56 | 25 Aquarius 59 |
| Saturn | 22 Scorpio 45 | 14 Pisces 46 | 3 Sagittarius 33 |
| Uranus | 27 Pisces 21 | 27 Taurus 4 | 25 Pisces 47 |
| Neptune | 25 Leo 49 | 28 Pisces 25 | 26 Leo 44 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 50 | 29 Capricorn 42 | 15 Cancer 0 |
| Rahu | 12 Cancer 13 | 6 Aries 44 | 7 Cancer 2 |
| Ketu | 12 Capricorn 13 | 6 Libra 44 | 7 Capricorn 2 |
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