Elme Marie Caro
Philosopher and academic specializing in ethics
Born
March 4th, 1826
199 years ago
Died
1887
138 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to philosophical discourse in the 19th century, focusing on ethics and aesthetics. Served as a professor at the Sorbonne, influencing the study of philosophy in France. Engaged with contemporary philosophical movements and addressed various social issues through an ethical lens. Wrote extensively on the relationship between morality and human behavior, and his works remain relevant in discussions of moral philosophy.
Published significant works on ethics
Served as a professor at the Sorbonne
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