In the history of thought, Christian August Crusius is one of the names that keeps being returned to.
The record lists Christian August Crusius as German philosopher (1715-1775).
Christian August Crusius was born at Leuna in 1715. His recorded nationality is Germany. He studied at Leipzig University.
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 Leipzig University.
The discipline keeps its dead in print, because the arguments are still open.
That the work was done from Germany matters: philosophical traditions, institutions and the language of publication have never been evenly distributed.
Christian August Crusius died in 1775, aged 60. The arguments remain in print, which is the form in which philosophy survives.
Achievements
- Held posts at Leipzig University
