Biography · French academic

Étienne Bonnot de Condillac

1714 · 1780

Years lived
65
Photos
25
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Born

September 30, 1714

Grenoble, France

Died

August 3, 1780

Beaugency, France

Known for

French academic

Étienne Bonnot de Condillac (1714–1780) was France best known for French academic.

Étienne Bonnot de Condillac (September 30, 1714 – August 3, 1780) was a French philosopher and Catholic priest who profoundly shaped psychology and the philosophy of mind. Through his famous "statue" thought experiment, he argued that all human knowledge and faculties derive solely from sensation. His work provided a systematic framework for sensationalism and influenced economists and psychologists alike.

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  • When did Étienne Bonnot de Condillac die?

    Étienne Bonnot de Condillac died on August 3, 1780 in Beaugency, France, at the age of 65.

  • Where was Étienne Bonnot de Condillac born?

    Étienne Bonnot de Condillac was born in Grenoble, France on September 30, 1714.

  • What is Étienne Bonnot de Condillac best known for?

    Étienne Bonnot de Condillac is best known for French academic.

  • How old was Étienne Bonnot de Condillac when they died?

    Étienne Bonnot de Condillac was 65 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was Étienne Bonnot de Condillac?

    Étienne Bonnot de Condillac was from France.

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