Theodor Gomperz
Theodor Gomperz · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Classical scholar and philosopher, author of 'Greek Thinkers'
1832, Brünn (Brno), Moravia, Austrian Empire — 1912, Baden bei Wien, Austria
Austria (Vienna) · Moravia
Theodor Gomperz is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Classical scholar and philosopher, author of 'Greek Thinkers'
Theodor Gomperz was a classical scholar and philosopher whose multi-volume 'Greek Thinkers' (Griechische Denker) became a standard history of ancient philosophy and influenced thinkers from J.S. Mill's circle onward. He held the chair of classical philology at the University of Vienna. He was born into a prominent Jewish family in Moravia and was of documented Jewish origin.
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Classical scholar and philosopher, author of 'Greek Thinkers'
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