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Nicola Abbagnano
(1901 - 1990)
Italian philosopher and academic
Italian philosopher and academic
Italian existentialist philosopher who introduced modern philosophical thought to postwar Italy.
Nicola Abbagnano was an Italian philosopher and academic renowned for his role in bringing existentialism to Italy.
Born in Salerno in 1901, he authored key texts including 'History of Philosophy' and 'Fundamental Concepts of Existentialism'.
Abbagnano's optimistic existentialism emphasized human freedom and rationality.
He taught at the University of Turin and served as rector, shaping Italy's postwar academic landscape.
His works remain influential in European philosophical circles for their clarity and humanistic approach.
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Nicola Abbagnano