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Victor Cousin

(1792–1867) Philosopher France

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Victor Cousin was a philosopher from France, best known for Course of the History of Modern Philosophy; Volume 1.

Quick Facts About Victor Cousin

Born
November 28, 1792
Died
January 13, 1867
Nationality
France
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
Course of the History of Modern Philosophy; Volume 1
Known for
Fragments philosophiques, On the True, the Beautiful, and the Good

About Victor Cousin

Victor Cousin was a French philosopher. He was the founder of "eclecticism", a briefly influential school of French philosophy that combined elements of German idealism and Scottish Common Sense Realism. As the administrator of public instruction for over a decade, Cousin also had an important influence on French educational policy.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Concours général Commander of the Legion of Honour Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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