Gabriel Marcel

Gabriel Marcel (1889–1973) was a French playwright, philosopher and musician.

Also recorded as Gabriel Honore Marcel.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Gabriel Honoré Marcel.

Born at 8th arrondissement of Paris in 1889, died at 7th arrondissement of Paris in 1973.

In detail

Gabriel Marcel studied at University of Paris. training under Henri Bergson is recorded. Paul Ricœur is recorded as having studied under Gabriel Marcel. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is philosophy. The authority associates the name with Christian existentialism. Arthur Schopenhauer, Søren Kierkegaard and Friedrich Nietzsche are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with University of Paris. Positions recorded include president. Membership is recorded of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques, Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts and Société française de philosophie.

Distinctions recorded are Erasmus Prize, Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association, Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française and Prix Brieux.

Sources

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    “Gabriel Marcel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q154145: Gabriel Marcel

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