Christian Wolff
German philosopher and academic
Born
January 24th, 1679
346 years ago
Died
April 9th, 1754
271 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A significant figure in the development of modern philosophy, utilized rationalist principles to analyze metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology. Contributed to the fields of logic and mathematics, and sought to systematize philosophy. Advocated for the study of philosophy through a scientific lens and created a comprehensive philosophical system that integrated various disciplines. Served as a professor at the University of Halle.
Developed a comprehensive philosophical system
Published works in metaphysics and ethics
Influenced the educational backdrop of German universities
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