Ts.G. Arsakanian (1917–2003)

Abstract

This article is about the life of the Russian philosopher Armen (Tsolak) Arsakanian (born in Erevan, Armenia). He was leading the department of western philosophy in the editorial office of the Russian principle philosophy journal “Voprosy Filosofii” in Moscow from 1962 until 2002. He was a prisoner of war in Germany during Second World War and was liberated by the USA Army from concentration camp Dachau in 1945. He spoke fluent German and was and interpreter of I. Kant. Enclosed with the article are his own letter from 2000 to Germany and another letter from his German friend Mr. Bartel, who was also war veteran.