Philosopher

Jules Lachelier

Overview

Jules Esprit Nicolas Lachelier (French: [laʃəlje]; 27 May 1832 – 26 January 1918) was a French philosopher, most known for his contributions to French spiritualism and his influence on modern French philosophy. He developed a system of rational idealism and was a key figure in the neo-spiritualist movement in French philosophy.

His work focused on the relationship between thought and reality, and he attempted to provide a basis for induction in a philosophy of nature. Lachelier's ideas had a significant impact on other philosophers, including Émile Boutroux, Victor Brochard, and Henri Bergson.

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Philosophers who discussed Jules Lachelier

• Henri Bergson
• Paul Ricœur
• Émile Boutroux

Ideas Jules Lachelier discusses

• Henri Bergson
• Philosophy
• Western philosophy
• Immanuel Kant
• Spiritualism (philosophy)
• Victor Cousin
• Metaphysics
• Lebensphilosophie
• Inductive reasoning
• Émile Boutroux
• Taylor & Francis
• Contemporary philosophy
• University of Paris
• Epistemology
• Time and Free Will
• Émile Meyerson
• Victor Brochard

Place in the tradition

Part of French philosophy.

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