Karl Leonhard Reinhold
Austrian philosopher and academic

Born
October 26th, 1757
267 years ago
Died
April 10th, 1823
201 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Austria
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Contributed to the development of German Idealism and played a significant role in the philosophical education of the time. Emphasized the importance of ethical considerations in philosophy and sought to bridge the gap between rationalism and empiricism. Worked closely with prominent thinkers such as Immanuel Kant and influenced later philosophers through lectures and writings. Authored several key texts that outlined his philosophical positions and defended critical ideas of his contemporaries.
Published 'Letters on The Kantian Philosophy'
Influenced the spread of Idealist thought
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