What is Étienne Gilson's full name?
Étienne Gilson
Étienne Gilson nickname(s):
Étienne Gilson
Étienne Gilson date of birth:
June 13, 1884
How old was Étienne Gilson when died?
94
Where was Étienne Gilson born?
Paris, France
When did Étienne Gilson die?
September 19, 1978
Where did Étienne Gilson die?
Auxerre, France
What is Étienne Gilson nationality?
French
What is Étienne Gilson's occupation?
Philosopher
Short Biography
Étienne Gilson (13 June 1884 – 19 September 1978) was a French philosopher and historian of philosophy. A scholar of medieval philosophy, he originally specialised in the thought of Descartes, yet also philosophized in the tradition of Thomas Aquinas, although he did not consider himself either a neo-Scholastic or neo-Thomist philosopher. In 1946 he attained the distinction of being elected an "Immortal" (member) of the Académie française.