Houston Stewart Chamberlain

Philosopher and author of 'The Foundations of the Nineteenth Century'

Houston Stewart Chamberlain - Philosopher and author of 'The Foundations of the Nineteenth Century'
Born

September 9th, 1855
169 years ago

Died

January 9th, 1927
98 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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Houston Stewart Chamberlain was an English-German philosopher and author primarily engaged in discussions related to race and culture in the context of European identity. Residing in Germany for much of his life, he contributed to the development of ideas that would later influence nationalist movements. His most significant work, 'The Foundations of the Nineteenth Century', published in 1899, explored the influence of race on historical and cultural development, emphasizing a view of history that prioritized the Aryan race. This work established him as a prominent figure in the realm of racial theory and philosophy, particularly among nationalist circles in Germany during the early 20th century. Chamberlain's writings articulated a vision of a racially defined culture, which resonated with contemporaries and has been the subject of considerable analysis in historical studies.

Authored 'The Foundations of the Nineteenth Century'

Influenced early 20th century racial theory

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