Alain

French philosopher (1868–1951)
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Alain, born Émile-Auguste Chartier on March 3, 1868 in Mortagne-au-Perche, was a French philosopher, writer, journalist, and teacher who lived until June 2, 1951 in Le Vésinet[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][1][6][2][8][4][9][10][3][5][6][3][6][3]. He was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille and École Normale Supérieure, and his native language was French[6][3][6].

His work focused on political philosophy, ethics, and aesthetics, and he was influenced by Jules Lagneau, René Descartes, Immanuel Kant, Plato, Aristotle, and Auguste Comte, among others[11][11][6]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[4].

Alain

Summary

Alain is a human[1]. Born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2], he… he was born on +1868-03-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Le Vésinet[4]. He died on +1951-06-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2], Alain…
  • Alain passed away in Le Vésinet[4].
  • Alain was born on +1868-03-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alain died on +1951-06-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Alain[12].
  • Alain held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Alain's native language[14].
  • Alain's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Alain's professions included writer[7].
  • Alain's professions included journalist[8].
  • Alain worked as a teacher[9].
  • Alain's field of work was political philosophy[15].
  • Alain's field of work was ethics[16].
  • Alain's field of work was aesthetics[17].
  • Alain was educated at École Normale Supérieure[18].
  • Alain was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[19].
  • A notable student of Alain was Georges Canguilhem[20].
  • A notable student of Alain was Samuel Silvestre de Sacy[21].
  • A notable student of Alain was Étienne Borne[22].
  • A notable student of Alain was Monette Martinet[23].
  • A notable student of Alain was Gilbert Kahn[24].
  • A notable student of Alain was Michel Alexandre[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Alain is Q3407556[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alain is Q45197317[27].

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Origins and Family

Alain was born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2]. He was born on +1868-03-03T00:00:00Z[3]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[18], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Lycée Pierre-Corneille[19], a building[32], in France[33], founded in 1593[34]. Alain earned the academic degree of DES[35]. He studied under Jules Lagneau[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and teacher[9]. Fields of work include political philosophy[15], a branch of philosophy[37]; ethics[16], a branch of philosophy[38]; and aesthetics[17], a branch of philosophy[39]. Notable students include Georges Canguilhem[20], Samuel Silvestre de Sacy[21], Étienne Borne[22], Monette Martinet[23], Gilbert Kahn[24], and Michel Alexandre[25].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q3407556[26], a written work[40], written by Alain[41]; Q45197317[27], a literary work[42], written by him[43]; Q108404484[44]; Q110357692[45]; Q110813792[46]; and Q118368172[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Concours général[48], a recurring event[49], in France[50], founded in 1747[51] and Grand prix national des Lettres[52], a literary award[53], in France[54], founded in 1950[55].

Personal Life

Alain was affiliated with the Radical-Socialist and Radical Republican Party[56].

Death and Burial

Alain died on +1951-06-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Le Vésinet[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[11] and Grave of him[12].

Why It Matters

Alain ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

He has been cited as an influence by Georges Canguilhem[59], a philosopher[60], 1904–1995[61], of France[62], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[63], specialised in history of science[64]; André Maurois[65], a philosopher[66], 1885–1967[67], of France[68], awarded the Concours général[69], specialised in literature[70]; André Comte-Sponville[71], a philosopher[72], b. 1952[73], of France[74], awarded the Prix La Bruyère[75]; Étienne Chouard[76], a blogger[77], b. 1956[78], of France[79]; and Paul Landormy[80], a musicologist[81], 1869–1943[82], of France[83], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[84].

FAQs

Where was Alain born?

Alain's place of birth was Mortagne-au-Perche[2].

Where did Alain die?

Alain passed away in Le Vésinet[4].

What did Alain do for work?

Alain worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and teacher[9].

Where did Alain go to school?

Alain was educated at École Normale Supérieure[18] and Lycée Pierre-Corneille[19].

What awards did Alain receive?

Honors received include Concours général[48] and Grand prix national des Lettres[52].

Who did Alain influence?

Alain has been cited as an influence by Georges Canguilhem[59], André Maurois[65], André Comte-Sponville[71], and Étienne Chouard[76].

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