Arnold Geulincx

Flemish philosopher and academic

Arnold Geulincx - Flemish philosopher and academic
Born

January 31st, 1624
401 years ago

Died

1669
356 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Belgium

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Contributed significantly to philosophical thought in the 17th century. Focused on topics of mind-body dualism and compossibility. Served as a professor at the University of Leuven and developed ideas that influenced later rationalist thinkers. Published works addressing metaphysics, including 'Metaphysica' and 'Ethica', which explored the nature of substance and the relationship between God and the world.

Published 'Metaphysica'

Served as a professor at the University of Leuven

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