Antoine Destutt de Tracy

Philosopher and academic focused on liberalism

Antoine Destutt de Tracy - Philosopher and academic focused on liberalism
Born

July 20th, 1754
271 years ago

Died

1836
189 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

Links & References

Contributed to the development of liberal philosophy in the late 18th century. Introduced the term 'ideology' to describe a systematic study of ideas. Engaged with Enlightenment thinkers and participated in political discussions surrounding the French Revolution. Published works that emphasized individual rights and the importance of reason in governance.

Introduced the term 'ideology'

Influenced liberal thought

Engaged with Enlightenment thought

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