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# Jacob Moleschott

(1822–1893)   Philosopher   Kingdom of Italy

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Jacob Moleschott was a philosopher from the Kingdom of Italy, best known for *Untersuchungen zur Naturlehre des Menschen und der Thiere*.

## Quick Facts About Jacob Moleschott

Born August 9, 1822

Died May 20, 1893

Nationality Kingdom of Italy

Profession Philosopher

Notable works Untersuchungen zur Naturlehre des Menschen und der Thiere

Spouse Sophia Strecker

## About Jacob Moleschott

Jacob Moleschott was a Dutch physiologist and writer on nutrition and dietetics. He was known for his philosophical and political positions in regard to scientific materialism and against vitalism. He saw a need for scientists to engage in political thinking. He was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. Although born in the Netherlands, he studied in Germany and later wrote extensively in Italian, especially on "scienza positiva".

##  Quotes by Jacob Moleschott

> [Courage, cheerfulness, and a desire to work depends mostly on good nutrition.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jacob-moleschott/courage-cheerfulness-and-a-desire-to-work-depends-mostly-on-good/)

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[Cheerfulness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cheerfulness/)

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> [Flowers, leaves, fruit, are the air-woven children of light.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jacob-moleschott/flowers-leaves-fruit-are-the-air-woven-children-of-light/)

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[Air](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/air/)

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