Koan: Leonard laughing

Tracy Fessenden

doi:10.1353/pbm.2024.a942077

Koan: Leonard laughing

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Leonard Norman Primiano (1957–2021), esteemed folklorist and ethnographer of religion, relied for 16 years on assistive technology to speak. Described by an anonymous reviewer as “our ever-vanguard of thought, work, and ethics, not to mention creativity, funkiness, and joy,” Primiano brought a reverential delight to his vocation and inspired a reverential delight in return. This essay reflects on Primiano as a radiant example of the capacity for wonder.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	547-555
Number of pages	9
Journal	Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
Volume	67
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1353/pbm.2024.a942077
State	Published - Sep 1 2024
Externally published	Yes

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Issues, ethics and legal aspects
Health Policy
History and Philosophy of Science

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