Birth of Etienne Bonnot de Condillac
Etienne Bonnot de Condillac is born in Grenoble.
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Etienne Bonnot de Condillac Biography and Timeline
Follow Etienne Bonnot de Condillac through 10 dated historical records for France.
Etienne Bonnot de Condillac, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
10Distinct records
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1714–1780Years on this page
1714
1740
Holy Orders
Condillac takes holy orders after theological study in Paris.
1746
Essay on the Origin of Human Knowledge
Condillac publishes Essay on the Origin of Human Knowledge, developing an empiricist account of cognition.
1749
Treatise on Systems
Condillac publishes Treatise on Systems, criticising abstract metaphysical systems.
1754
Treatise on Sensations
Condillac publishes Treatise on Sensations, his major statement of sensationist philosophy.
1755
Treatise on Animals
Condillac publishes Treatise on Animals, extending his analysis of cognition and sensation.
1758
Tutor to the Prince of Parma
Condillac becomes tutor to Ferdinand, Prince of Parma, and develops a wide-ranging course of studies.
Role range: 1758-1768
1768
Election to the French Academy
Condillac is elected to the Academie francaise after returning from his Parma appointment.
1776
Commerce and Government
Condillac publishes Commerce and Government Considered in Their Mutual Relationship.
1780
Death of Etienne Bonnot de Condillac
Etienne Bonnot de Condillac dies at his estate near Beaugency.
Records, sources and methodology
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