Sam Harris - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 09, 1967 |
|---|---|
| Age | 58 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Sam Harris's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Authoring best-selling books like 'The End of Faith' and 'Waking Up,' hosting the podcast 'Making Sense,' and being a prominent public intellectual and critic of organized religion. |
Intro
Sam Harris is an American author, philosopher, neuroscientist, and podcast host known for his writings on religion, philosophy, neuroscience, and morality. He is one of the prominent figures of the 'New Atheism' movement and is recognized for his advocacy of secularism and science-based reasoning.
Early Life & Background
Sam Harris was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended Stanford University before taking a break to study meditation in India and Nepal. He later returned to complete his undergraduate studies at Stanford and went on to earn a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Career Highlights
- Published the best-selling book 'The End of Faith' (2004), which won the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for First Nonfiction.
- Authored influential books such as 'Letter to a Christian Nation,' 'The Moral Landscape,' 'Free Will,' and 'Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion.'
- Founded and hosts the popular podcast 'Making Sense with Sam Harris,' formerly known as 'Waking Up.'
- Received a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience from UCLA, researching the neural basis of belief, disbelief, and uncertainty.
- Recognized as one of the leading voices in the New Atheism movement, alongside figures like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens.
Trivia
- Sam Harris is a long-term practitioner of meditation and is an advocate for mindfulness practice, which he discusses in his book 'Waking Up' and his app of the same name.
- He is the son of actor Berkeley Harris and TV producer Susan Harris.
- His book 'The End of Faith' was a response to the September 11, 2001 attacks.
FAQs
People also ask
Sam Harris is 58 years old.
Sam Harris was born the 9 April 1967.
Los Angeles, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About April 9th, 1967, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 9, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Loving v. Virginia, a landmark case challenging state bans on interracial marriage. The case was decided on June 12, 1967, declaring such bans unconstitutional.
- Day of the week: April 9th, 1967 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Happy Together by The Turtles
- #1 UK song: Somethin' Stupid by Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra
- Popular movie: The Graduate directed by Mike Nichols
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