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Charles Waddington

1819 – 1914

French philosopher

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Lived 1819 – 1914 (aged 94). Charles Waddington was a French philosopher.

Charles-Pendrell Waddington (19 June 1819 – 18 March 1914) was a French philosopher, cousin of Richard and William H. Waddington. He was born in Milan, of a Protestant family of English origin. Graduating from the École normale supérieure at 19, he taught at various institutions, including the Protestant Seminary at Strasbourg, the Lycée Louis-le-Grand, and the Sorbonne, where in 1879 he was appointed professor of ancient philosophy. In 1888 he became a member of the Académie des sciences morales et politiques. His works include:

Ramus (Pierre de la Ramée): Sa vie, ses écrits et ses opinions (1855)

Essai de logique (1858)

De l'idée de Dieu dans l'athéisme contemporain (1859)

De l'âme humaine, études de psychologie (1863)

Dieu et la conscience (1870)

De la science du bien (1875)

L'athéisme en France à la fin du XVIIIème siècle (1892)

La philosophie ancienne et la critique historique (1904)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
École Normale Supérieure
Positions held
Vice president
Employers
University of Paris
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Charles-Pendrell Waddington

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Charles Waddington's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Waddington?

French philosopher (1819-1914)

When was Charles Waddington born?

Charles Waddington was born on 19 June 1819 in Milan.

When did Charles Waddington die?

Charles Waddington died on 18 March 1914 in Saint-Georges-Buttavent.

What was Charles Waddington's occupation?

Charles Waddington was a philosopher.

What nationality was Charles Waddington?

Charles Waddington was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Waddington

· Wikidata: Q2958280

· DBpedia: Charles Waddington (philosopher)

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