Arthur de Gobineau

French writer and racism theorist

Arthur de Gobineau - French writer and racism theorist
Born

July 14th, 1816
208 years ago

Died

October 13th, 1882
142 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

Links & References

A French writer contributed to the development of racial theory through the formulation of Gobinism. This ideology proposed a controversial perspective on race and civilization. In 1853, published the notable work "An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races," which outlined the hierarchy of races based on perceived characteristics. His ideas influenced various racist movements and thoughts that emerged later, becoming a seminal text in the study of race.

Wrote 'An Essay on the Inequality of the Human Races'

Founded Gobinism, promoting racial hierarchy

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