Alexandre Kojève
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Alexandre Kojève was born on April 28, 1902, in Moscow.[1][2][3] He held citizenship in France, the Russian Empire, and the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic. He worked as a philosopher, university teacher, and politician.[1][2]
His fields included political philosophy, philosophy of religion, and German idealism. He was associated with the movement of continental philosophy. He was influenced by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Karl Marx, Vladimir Solovyov, Karl Jaspers, Martin Heidegger, Wassily Kandinsky, and one more.
He was employed by the Ministry of Economics, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, the École pratique des hautes études, and La contemporaine.[4] He received the award Knight of the Legion of Honour.[5] He died on June 4, 1968, in Brussels.[6][7][8][1][2][3].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 11, 1902[9]
- Place of burial: Evere[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11], Russian Empire[12], Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[13], statelessness[14]
- Field of work: political philosophy[15], philosophy of religion[16], German idealism[17]
- Employer: Ministry of Economics, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty[18], École pratique des hautes études[19], La contemporaine[20]
- Educated at: Heidelberg University[21], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22]
- Student: Jean Hyppolite[23]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[24]
- Influenced by: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel[25], Karl Marx[26], Vladimir Solovyov[27], Karl Jaspers[28], Martin Heidegger[29], Wassily Kandinsky[30], Alexandre Koyré[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Movement: continental philosophy[33]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[34]
- Given name: Aleksandr[35]
- Relative: Wassily Kandinsky[36]
- Student of: Karl Jaspers[37]
- Described by source: Faces of Moscow[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[39], French[40], German[41], English[42]
- Birth name: Александр Владимирович Кожевников[43]
- Name in native language: Alexandre Kojève[44]
Why It Matters
Alexandre Kojève has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Jacques Lacan[47], a psychiatrist[48], 1901–1981[49], of France[50], specialised in psychoanalysis[51]; Georges Bataille[52], a librarian[53], 1897–1962[54], of France[55], specialised in philosophy[56]; and Leo Strauss[57], a politician[58], 1899–1973[59], of United States[60], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[61], specialised in philosophy[62].
FAQs
Where was Alexandre Kojève born?
Alexandre Kojève's place of birth was Moscow[2].
Where did Alexandre Kojève die?
Alexandre Kojève passed away in Brussels[4].
What did Alexandre Kojève do for work?
Alexandre Kojève worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], and politician[7].
Where did Alexandre Kojève go to school?
Alexandre Kojève was educated at Heidelberg University[21] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].
What awards did Alexandre Kojève receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
Who did Alexandre Kojève influence?
Alexandre Kojève has been cited as an influence by Jacques Lacan[47], Georges Bataille[52], and Leo Strauss[57].