Kazimierz Łyszczyński
Polish philosopher and materialist thinker
Born
March 4th, 1634
391 years ago
Died
March 30th, 1689
336 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Poland
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Emerging in the 17th century, contributed significantly to philosophical discourse, particularly in terms of materialism and the critique of religious dogma. Authored the treatise titled 'De non esse et interitu rerum,' which argued against the existence of an immortal soul. Advocated for a rational understanding of the world and questioned traditional theological beliefs, leading to controversy. Convicted of atheism, sentenced to death in 1689 due to the radical ideas presented in writings.
Authored 'De non esse et interitu rerum'
Critiqued religious dogma
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