Charles Renouvier Quotes
Charles Renouvier was a French neo-Kantian philosopher and the founder of what he called neo-criticism. Working largely outside the academy, he produced a vast philosophical system in his Essais de Critique Generale, in which he denied any actual infinity in nature, defended the freedom of the person against scientific determinism, and developed an ethical and political philosophy of strict individual responsibility. The quotes below are attributed to Charles Renouvier, organized by topic.
Charles Renouvier on Freedom
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Attributed to Charles Renouvier:
“Freedom is the foundation of personality.”
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Attributed to Charles Renouvier:
“My first act of free will shall be to believe in free will.”
Charles Renouvier on Knowledge
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Attributed to Charles Renouvier:
“All knowledge presupposes a finite framework.”
Charles Renouvier on Mind
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Attributed to Charles Renouvier:
“Persons, not things, are the true subjects of philosophy.”
Charles Renouvier on Nature
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Attributed to Charles Renouvier:
“There are no true infinities in nature.”