André Comte-Sponville

André Comte-Sponville (born 1952) is a French philosopher, university teacher and writer.

Overview

Born at Paris in 1952.

In detail

André Comte-Sponville studied at École Normale Supérieure and University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne. the recorded working language is Hungarian and French.

The authority associates the name with atheism, humanism and materialism. Epicurus, Lucretius and Benedictus de Spinoza are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne. Membership is recorded of National Ethics Advisory Committee.

Distinctions recorded are La Bruyère Prize, Honorary doctor of the University of Mons and Knight of the Legion of Honour.

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    “André Comte-Sponville”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q247016: André Comte-Sponville

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