About Alberto Torres
Lived 1865 – 1917 (aged 51). Alberto Torres was a Brazilian jurist, politician, journalist, writer and judge.
Alberto Torres (26 November 1865 – 29 March 1917) was a Brazilian politician and social thinker who was concerned about national unity and the organization of the society of Brazil.
In his work, he opposed the ideas of socialism and individualism as incompatible to the Brazilian reality and believed them to be responsible for the disintegration of society. He believed that objectively understanding Brazilian society is necessary to know its needs and to present pragmatic changes to it.
To do so, a strong state must lead changes.
His ideas were very much in use during Revolution of 1930 and the 1964 Brazilian coup d'état.
His daughter Heloísa Alberto Torres was a Brazilian anthropologist and museum director.
Works O problema nacional brasileiro A organização nacional As fontes da vida no Brasil, 1915
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Who was Alberto Torres?
Brazilian politician (1865–1917)
When was Alberto Torres born?
Alberto Torres was born on 26 November 1865 in Itaboraí.
When did Alberto Torres die?
Alberto Torres died on 29 March 1917 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Alberto Torres's occupation?
Alberto Torres was a jurist, politician, journalist, writer and judge.
What nationality was Alberto Torres?
Alberto Torres was Brazilian.
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· DBpedia: Alberto Torres (politician)
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