Giovanni Reale

Italian philosopher and historian

Giovanni Reale - Italian philosopher and historian
Born

1931
94 years ago

Died

October 15th, 2014
10 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Italy

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Engaged in the study of ancient philosophy, particularly the works of Plato and Aristotle. Contributed to the understanding of Western philosophical traditions through historical analysis. Authored several books and papers that explored philosophical concepts and their evolution. Developed a coherent framework for interpreting the relevance of ancient thought in contemporary discussions. Made significant contributions to the revival of interest in classical philosophy in academic circles.

Authored 'Storia della filosofia antica'

Contributed to 'Filosofia e politica'

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