Henry Corbin
Henry Corbin (1903–1978) was a French translator, historian and philosopher.
Henry Corbin in brief
- Born
- 1903
- Died
- 1978
- Known for
- translator,historian,philosopher,writer,orientalist,theologian,iranologist,university teacher
- Place of birth
- 7th arrondissement of Paris
Overview
Recorded at birth as Henri Eugène Corbin.
Born at 7th arrondissement of Paris in 1903, died at 13th arrondissement of Paris in 1978.
In detail
Henry Corbin studied at Faculty of Arts of Paris and Catholic University of Paris. training under Étienne Gilson and Jean Baruzi is recorded. Christian Jambet is recorded as having studied under Henry Corbin. the recorded working language is French, Persian and Arabic.
The field of work recorded is philosophy, Islamic philosophy and theology. Shihab al-Din Suhrawardi, Louis Massignon and Martin Heidegger are recorded as an influence.
Employment is recorded with Faculty of Arts of Paris, Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV and École pratique des hautes études. Positions recorded include director of studies. Membership is recorded of Grande Loge Nationale Française.
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