Lucien Goldmann

Philosopher

Birthday July 20, 1913

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Romania

DEATH DATE Oct 8, 1970 (57)

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Numerology: 5

About

French philosopher who was remembered for his theories on Marxism and his desire to synthesize those ideas with genetic epistemology.

Before Fame

He entered the field of academia and taught courses at the EHESS in Paris.

Trivia

He was admired by such notable thinkers as Jean Piaget and Alasdair MacIntyre, but movements such as Left Bank made his ideas appear to be outdated.

Family Life

He was born in Romania and grew up in Botosani. He died unmarried.

Associated With

He and noted composer Edward Maya were both born in Bucharest.