Lucien Lévy-Bruhl
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Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was born on April 10, 1857, in Paris and died on March 13, 1939, in Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][7][3][8][2][5][6][9]. He was an anthropologist, philosopher, writer, sociologist, and university teacher [10], working primarily in the fields of philosophy and anthropology . He received his education at the École Normale Supérieure and the Sorbonne and was employed by the University of Paris .
He was influenced by Émile Durkheim, Auguste Comte, René Descartes, and Immanuel Kant . His work reflected these intellectual foundations, particularly in his contributions to the study of primitive thought and collective representations. He held academic positions that allowed him to shape the development of anthropology and philosophy in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lévy-Bruhl was recognized with honors including being named an Officer of the Legion of Honour and a Knight of the Legion of Honour [1]. His publications and teachings continued to influence scholarly discourse in his fields, though his theories were later subject to critical reevaluation. He remained active in academic life until his death in Paris [7][3][8][2][5][6][9].
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl
Summary
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on +1857-04-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on +1939-03-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's place of birth was Paris[2].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl passed away in Paris[4].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was born on +1857-04-10T00:00:00Z[3].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl died on +1939-03-13T00:00:00Z[5].
- A child of Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was Henri Lévy-Bruhl[12].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl held citizenship in France[13].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl worked as an anthropologist[6].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl worked as a philosopher[7].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl worked as a writer[8].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl worked as a sociologist[9].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's professions included university teacher[10].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's field of work was philosophy[14].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's field of work was anthropology[15].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl held the position of president[16].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was employed by University of Paris[17].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[18].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was educated at Sorbonne[19].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[22].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[23].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was influenced by Émile Durkheim[24].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was influenced by Auguste Comte[25].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was influenced by René Descartes[26].
- Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was influenced by Immanuel Kant[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Paris[2], Lucien Lévy-Bruhl… he was born on +1857-04-10T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Educated at École Normale Supérieure[18], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Sorbonne[19], a school building[32], in France[33], founded in 1257[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include philosophy[14], an academic discipline[35] and anthropology[15], an academic discipline[36]. Among Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's employers was University of Paris[17]. He held the position of president[16]. He supervised Alice Voinescu as a doctoral student[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[38], in France[39] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[40], in France[41].
Personal Life
A child of Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was Henri Lévy-Bruhl[12].
Death and Burial
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl died on +1939-03-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].
Why It Matters
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Hélène Metzger[44], a philosopher[45], 1889–1944[46], of France[47].
His notable doctoral advisees include Alice Voinescu[48], an essayist[49], 1885–1961[50], of Romania[51], specialised in philosophy[52].
FAQs
Where was Lucien Lévy-Bruhl born?
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Lucien Lévy-Bruhl die?
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl died in Paris[4].
What did Lucien Lévy-Bruhl do for work?
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl worked as anthropologist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did Lucien Lévy-Bruhl go to school?
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was educated at École Normale Supérieure[18] and Sorbonne[19].
What awards did Lucien Lévy-Bruhl receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
Who did Lucien Lévy-Bruhl influence?
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl has been cited as an influence by Hélène Metzger[44].