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Scott Nearing | |
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 Nearing in 1915 | |
| Born | August 6, 1883 Morris Run, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 24, 1983 (aged 100) Harborside, Maine, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | PhD in Economics (1909) |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | radical economist, educator, and writer |
| Years active | 1905–1982 |
| Known for | political activist, author, and advocate of simple living |
| Movement | Socialism, Communism |
| Spouse(s) | Nellie Marguerite Seeds Nearing; Helen Nearing |
| Children | 2, including John Scott |
Scott Nearing (August 6, 1883 – August 24, 1983) was an American radical economist, educator, writer, political activist, pacifist, vegetarian and advocate of simple living.