Description: (Writer, Philosopher, Psychologist)
Eric Hoffer was a renowned American philosopher and author who made significant literary contributions. He wrote ten books, with his work "The True Believer" being widely acclaimed as a classic. However, Hoffer himself regarded "The Ordeal of Change" as his best piece. His influence went beyond his writings, as he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1983. Today, Hoffer's legacy lives on through the Eric Hoffer Book Award and a literary prize named in his honor at the University of California, Berkeley.