Stephen L. Carter
Stephen L. Carter
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Stephen L. Carter is a renowned American author, law professor, and public intellectual.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on November 26, 1955, in Washington, D.C., Stephen L. Carter is still alive as of this writing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Carter holds dual citizenship with the United States and Canada, holding both nationalities since his childhood. He has had a distinguished career spanning law, academia, and literature.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Washington, D.C., Carter developed an interest in social justice at an early age. His parents, Stephen and Marilyn Carter, were both influential figures; his father was a lawyer and civil rights activist who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. This exposure to activism and intellectual pursuits laid the groundwork for Carter's future endeavors.
Carter attended Phillips Exeter Academy before enrolling in Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. He then went on to Harvard Law School, graduating cum laude in 1979. After law school, Carter clerked for Judge Thomas M. Reavley of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Major Accomplishments
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Carter's career has been marked by significant milestones:
Harvard Law Professor: He began teaching at Harvard in 1982 and served as a professor until 2007, earning a reputation for his innovative approach to law and social justice.
Author: Carter has written several bestselling books on topics ranging from the intersection of law and society to literary fiction. His most notable works include The Emperor of Ocean Park (2002) and Civility: Manners, Morals, and the Etiquette of Democracy (1998).
Public Intellectual: Carter has been a prominent voice on issues such as civil rights, education reform, and cultural criticism. He has contributed to various publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Harper's Magazine.Notable Works or Actions
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Carter's writing often explores the complexities of American society. Some notable works include:
"The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialized Religious Devoutness" (1993): This book examines how America's cultural shift towards secularism affects our values and institutions.
"Fire & Light: How to Succeed in Business Without Losing Your Soul (2001): Carter draws on his experiences as a lawyer, professor, and author to provide advice on navigating the complexities of professional life.Impact and Legacy
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Stephen L. Carter's influence extends beyond his writing:
Advocate for Social Justice: Through his work in academia and public policy, Carter has contributed significantly to ongoing discussions about racial equality, education reform, and cultural critique.
* Author and Public Intellectual: His literary contributions have not only entertained readers but also shed light on pressing social issues.
Quotes by Stephen L. Carter
Stephen L. Carter's insights on:
This trivializing rhetoric runs the subtle but unmistakable message: pray if you like, worship if you must, but whatever you do, do not on any account take your religion seriously.
I think that black fiction authors have to work very hard to avoid being typed as seeking only a black audience.
The very aspect of religions that many of their critics most fear – that the religiously devout, in the name of their faith, take positions that differ from approved state policy – is one of their strengths.
I bristle again. I have never liked being called clever, especially by residents of the paler nation. It never quite means the same thing as intelligent or even bright, but carries instead an intimation of a low animal cunning. Perhaps the semiotician in me overreacts in assuming that conversations are racially charged; but so many conversations are.
We often ask our citizens to split their public and private selves, telling them in effect that it is fine to be religious in private, but there is something askew when those private beliefs become the basis for public action.
Even in 2012, if there’s a black character in the movies or on television that’s a professional, if we even hear about their backgrounds they’re always ’up from the streets.
There is much depressing evidence that the religious voice is required to stay out of the public square only when it is pressed in a conservative cause.
We do not credit to the ideal of religious freedom when we talk as though religious belief is something of which public-spirited adults should be ashamed.
