Albert Rivaud
French philosopher
Intro | French philosopher | |
Places | France | |
was | Politician Philosopher Philosopher Philologist | |
Work field | Philosophy Social science Politics | |
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Birth | 14 May 1876, Nice, arrondissement of Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
Death | 15 September 1955 (aged 79 years) |
Albert Rivaud (French: [ʁivo]; May 14, 1876 – September 15, 1955) was a French philosopher and classical scholar. In 1908 he was appointed professor of philosophy at the University of Poitiers. In 1927 he succeeded Léon Brunschvicg as professor of philosophy at the Sorbonne. In 1940 he served as Minister of National Education in the government of Philippe Pétain.