In the history of thought, Charles de Villers is one of the names that keeps being returned to.
The record lists Charles de Villers as French military officer, philosopher, and writer (1765–1815).
Charles de Villers was born at Boulay-Moselle in 1765. His recorded nationality is France. He studied at University of Göttingen.
Enlightenment argument moved philosophy into public life: it was now about government, rights and religion as much as metaphysics.
His academic posts were held at University of Göttingen.
The discipline keeps its dead in print, because the arguments are still open.
Recognition followed: Royal Order of the Polar Star and Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis.
That the work was done from France matters: philosophical traditions, institutions and the language of publication have never been evenly distributed.
Charles de Villers died in 1815, aged 50. The arguments remain in print, which is the form in which philosophy survives.
Achievements
- Royal Order of the Polar Star
- Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis
- Held posts at University of Göttingen
