Leonardo Boff

Leonardo Boff
Boff in 2003
Born
Genézio Darci Boff

(1938-12-14) 14 December 1938 (age 85)
Occupations
  • Theologian
  • writer
  • philosopher
SpouseMárcia Monteiro da Silva Miranda
RelativesClodovis Boff (brother)
AwardsRight Livelihood Award (in 2000)

Leonardo Boff (Portuguese: [leoˈnaʁdu ˈbɔf]; born Genézio Darci Boff; pronounced [ʒeˈnɛzju daʁˈsi ˈbɔf]; 14 December 1938) is a Brazilian theologian, philosopher writer, and former Catholic priest known for his active support for Latin American liberation theology.[1]

He is professor emeritus of ethics, philosophy of religion, and ecology at the Rio de Janeiro State University. In 2001, he received the Right Livelihood Award for "his inspiring insights and practical work to help people realise the links between human spirituality, social justice and environmental stewardship."

  1. ^ "Oswald de Andrade". educacao.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 28 May 2023.