Ivan Kireyevsky
Russian philosopher and critic of literature
Born
1806
219 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Russia
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Contributed significantly to Russian philosophy and literature criticism during the 19th century. Advocated for the connection between Russian culture and its national identity. Engaged in debates on the role of literature within society, emphasizing the importance of spirituality and moral themes in literature. Played a crucial role in the Slavophil intellectual movement, which sought to promote traditional Russian values.
Published major critical works on literature
Promoted the Slavophil movement
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