John Ralston Saul
Canadian writer and political philosopher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Ralston Saul CC OOnt (born June 19, 1947) is a Canadian writer, political philosopher, and public intellectual. Saul is most widely known for his writings on the nature of individualism, citizenship and the public good; the failures of manager-led societies;[1] the confusion between leadership and managerialism; military strategy, in particular irregular warfare; the role of freedom of speech and culture; and critiques of the prevailing economic paradigm. He is a champion of freedom of expression and was the International President of PEN International, an association of writers. Saul is the co-founder and co-chair of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, a national charity promoting the inclusion of new citizens. He is also the co-founder and co-chair of 6 Degrees,[2] the global forum for inclusion. Saul is also the husband to the former governor general Adrienne Clarkson, making him the Viceregal consort of Canada during most of her service (1999–2005).
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Born | (1947-06-19) 19 June 1947 (age 76) |
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President of PEN International | |
In office October 2009 – October 2015 | |
Preceded by | Jiří Gruša |
Succeeded by | Jennifer Clement |
53rd Viceregal consort of Canada | |
In office c. 1999 – September 27, 2005 | |
Governor General | Adrienne Clarkson |
Preceded by | Diana Fowler LeBlanc |
Succeeded by | Jean-Daniel Lafond |
His work is known for being thought-provoking and ahead of its time, leading him to be called a "prophet" by Time[3] and to be included in Utne Reader's list of the world's leading thinkers and visionaries.[4] His works have been translated into 25 languages in 36 countries.[5]