Giovanni Gentile
Italian philosopher and educator
Born
May 30th, 1875
149 years ago
Died
1944
81 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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Contributed significantly to the development of idealist philosophy in Italy during the early 20th century. Served as the Minister of Education and promoted the reform of the education system, emphasizing the importance of the state in education. Authored several works on philosophy, including 'The Theory of Mind as Pure Act', which laid the foundation for his philosophical ideology known as Actual Idealism. Engaged in the philosophical debates of his time, influencing both contemporaries and later thinkers.
Authored 'The Theory of Mind as Pure Act'
Served as Minister of Education in Italy
Developed Actual Idealism
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