Johann Gottlieb Fichte

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Here are a few short facts about Johann Gottlieb Fichte:

Life

  • Born: May 19, 1762, Ramsgau, Saxony (now Germany)
  • Died: January 28, 1814, Berlin, Prussia (now Germany)

Philosophy

  • Considered one of the most important figures in German Idealism
  • Developed a philosophy that emphasized the role of the individual and the importance of ethics
  • Influenced many philosophers, including Friedrich Schelling and Arthur Schopenhauer

Career

  • Taught philosophy at universities in Jena (1794-1805) and Berlin (1805-1814)
  • Published several influential philosophical works, including “Vorschule der menschlichen Freiheit” (1796) and “Sistema der Sittenlehre” (1798)

Legacy

  • Fichte’s philosophy has had a lasting impact on German philosophy and culture
  • His ideas about the importance of ethics and individual freedom continue to influence philosophical thought today

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