Jean de La Bruyère

French philosopher and author of "Les Caractères"

Jean de La Bruyère - French philosopher and author of "Les Caractères"
Born

August 16th, 1645
379 years ago

Died

1696
329 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

Links & References

Born in 1645, a French philosopher and author became influential through literary work. "Les Caractères", published in 1688, explored societal morals and contemporary manners, establishing a framework for character analysis in literature. This work examined the human condition with keen observations on life, society, and behavior. Additionally, contributions to literary discussions solidified a legacy in moral philosophy, providing insights that remain relevant to modern thinking.

Authored "Les Caractères" in 1688

Influenced the genre of character study

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