Ernst Cassirer
German philosopher
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About Ernst Cassirer
German philosopher, writer, and educator Ernst Cassirer is best known for developing the theory of symbolism and being one of the pioneers for 20th-century philosophical idealism.
Background
Cassirer attended the University of Marburg, where he studied literature and philosophy and later the University of Berlin to earn his habilitation, which qualified him to become a full professor. He began his teaching career at the University of Hamburg, where he lectured until 1933 when the Nazis came into power. Because of his Jewish heritage, Cassirer left Germany.
He spent several years teaching in other universities outside of Germany, including the University of Oxford, Gothenburg University, Yale University, and Columbia, where he taught until his death in 1945.
Literary Works
During his lifetime, Cassirer published several literary and philosophical works, drawing most of his inspiration from the Kantian school of thought. He wrote books such as “The Individual and the Cosmos in Renaissance Philosophy”, “Substance and Function”, “Determinism and Indeterminism in Modern Physics”, and “The Logic of the Cultural Sciences.”
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F.A.Q. about Ernst Cassirer
When is his birthday?
Ernst Cassirer's birthday is on July 28, 1874.
In how many days is his birthday?
Ernst's birthday is in 95 days
How old was Ernst when he died?
He was 70 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 13, 1945.
How old would he be today?
Ernst Cassirer would be 149 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Ernst from?
He was born in Breslau, Silesia, Prussia (now Wrocław, Poland).