Christian August Crusius
German philosopher and theologian
Born
January 10th, 1715
310 years ago
Died
October 18th, 1775
249 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Published influential texts on metaphysics
Engaged with notable philosophers of the era
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