Walter J. Ong

Walter Jackson Ong, was an American Jesuit priest, professor of English literature, cultural and religious historian, and philosopher. His major interest was in exploring how the transition from orality to literacy influenced culture and changed human consciousness.

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Who was born first?

• Walter J. Ong and Fernando Belaúnde were born the same year
• Walter J. Ong and Patrick White were born the same year
• Walter J. Ong and Lev Gumilev were born the same year
• Walter J. Ong and Jean Améry were born the same year
• Walter J. Ong and Said Akl were born the same year

Timeline

1. Fernando BelaúndeOctober 7, 1912 – June 4, 2002
2. Jean AméryOctober 31, 1912 – October 17, 1978
3. Lev GumilevOctober 1, 1912 – June 15, 1992
4. Patrick WhiteMay 28, 1912 – September 30, 1990
5. Said AklJuly 4, 1912 – November 2014
6. Walter J. Ong (this page)November 30, 1912 – August 12, 2003

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