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Victor Cousin

Victor Cousin

Simon, Jules
Anderson, Melville B. and Edward P.

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PhilosophyHistorical FiguresLetters & Essays

ISBN10: 1432545167
ISBN13: 9781432545161
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Victor Cousin by Jules Simon is a biography of the French philosopher and educational reformer, Victor Cousin. The book delves into Cousin's life, starting with his childhood and upbringing in rural France, and tracing his intellectual development as he studied at the �����cole Normale Sup�����rieure and became a prominent figure in the French academic world.Simon explores Cousin's philosophical ideas, including his belief in the importance of reason and his advocacy for a liberal education that would teach students to think critically and independently. The book also covers Cousin's role in French politics, including his appointment as Minister of Public Instruction under King Louis-Philippe.Throughout the book, Simon provides a detailed portrait of Cousin as a complex and multifaceted figure, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses. The biography is well-researched and provides a rich context for understanding Cousin's ideas and influence on French intellectual life in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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