Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi
German philosopher and author
German philosopher and author
1819
207 years ago — 76 years old
Thinkers & Philosophers
Germany
Active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, contributed significantly to German idealism and is recognized for philosophical writings that emphasized the importance of direct experience and the role of the individual in understanding truth. Engaged in philosophical debates with prominent contemporaries and was influenced by the works of Kant and Fichte. Explored themes of faith, reason, and the limitations of rational thought. Writings often reflected a critique of Enlightenment rationalism, advocating for a more holistic understanding of human experience.
Authored 'David Hume' and 'The Main Philosophical Writings'
Developed a critique of German idealism
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