Antoine Destutt de Tracy
Philosopher and academic focused on liberalism
Born
Died
1836
190 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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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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