Julien Benda
Julien Benda · Philosophy & Social Sciences
French philosopher, author of 'La Trahison des clercs'
1867, Paris, France — 1956, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
France
Julien Benda is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — French philosopher, author of 'La Trahison des clercs'
Julien Benda was a French philosopher and essayist whose 'La Trahison des clercs' (The Treason of the Intellectuals, 1927) attacked intellectuals who abandoned universal reason and justice to serve political passions such as nationalism and racism. A rationalist and Dreyfusard, he defended the disinterested pursuit of truth. He came from a Jewish family in Paris.
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French philosopher, author of 'La Trahison des clercs'
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Philosophy
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