2013 Dan David Prizes Awarded; Three $1 Million Awards Presented

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Awards were presented in the fields of:

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(UK) for his work on the subject of Greek science as a major field in the history of classical philosophy and for having illuminated the roots of modern science.

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( France ) for his intimate knowledge of the western tradition in philosophy and science and for his discussion of a vast range of current issues.

(US) for his confrontation and engagement with the central issues of our times, setting the standard for serious cultural discussion.

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( France ) for her work on social conditions and strategies related to the alleviation of poverty, which deal directly with prevention of disease.

(US) for his unexpected and striking discovery and demonstration that
vitamin A supplementation has the power to save children's lives.

The ceremony included artistic performances by the Bat Sheva Dance Company, and the Ruth Kanner Theatre Group.

The laureates donate 10 percent of their prize money towards 20 scholarships for outstanding doctoral and post-doctoral students from all over the world.

Attendant events within the framework of the Prize:

Scholarship/Name Your Hero Youth Essay Competition Award Ceremony

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The Dan David Prize has been awarded since 2002 to individuals or institutions with proven, exceptional excellence in the sciences, arts, and humanities within each time dimension: past, present, and future.

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