Condorcet
Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet, was a French philosopher and mathematician prominent during the Enlightenment. He advocated for social progress, universal education, and women's rights, emphasizing rational thought and the pursuit of knowledge as essential for human advancement. Condorcet's ideas on democracy and the importance of informed citizenry remain influential in contemporary political thought.
Born on Sep 17, 1743 (282 years old)
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France:
Condorcet's work indicates that collective decisions can often defy rational choice.
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Switzerland:
Condorcet advocated for gender equality during the French Revolution.
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Spain:
Condorcet is cited as an enlightened thinker who advocated for equal opportunities in education.
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Switzerland:
Condorcet was among the intellectuals who recognized the brilliance of Vaucanson.
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Spain:
Condorcet wrote about the difficulty of seeking truth and the dangers of keeping the public in ignorance.
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