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Xavier Léon

French philosopher (1868-1935)

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Xavier Léon (21 May 1868, Boulogne-Billancourt – 21 October 1935, Paris) was a French-Jewish philosopher and historian of philosophy.

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Born
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Place of birth
Boulogne-Billancourt wd
Died
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Place of death
8th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
philosopher wd
Education
Lycée Condorcet wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1901–1935)

About

In 1893 Léon – together with Élie Halévy and others – helped found the French philosophical journal Revue de métaphysique et de morale. Léon remained editor of the journal until his death in 1935, when he was succeeded by Dominique Parodi. In 1900 he founded the International Congress of Philosophy, and in 1901 the Société Française de Philosophie. He wrote extensively on Johann Gottlieb Fichte. He lived at Château de Combault from 1909, and is buried in the Jewish section of Père-Lachaise Cemetery.

Questions

When was Xavier Léon born?
Xavier Léon was born on 21 May 1868 in Boulogne-Billancourt.
What positions has Xavier Léon held?
Positions held by Xavier Léon include: president (1901–1935).
Where did Xavier Léon study?
Xavier Léon was educated at Lycée Condorcet.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Xavier Léon · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3570731 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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