Birth of Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Johann Gottlieb Fichte is born in Rammenau in Saxony.
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Johann Gottlieb Fichte Biography and Timeline
Follow Johann Gottlieb Fichte through 8 dated historical records for Germany.
Johann Gottlieb Fichte, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1762
1792
Attempt at a Critique of All Revelation
Fichte publishes Attempt at a Critique of All Revelation, bringing him wide philosophical attention.
1794
Jena Professorship
Fichte takes up a professorship at the University of Jena.
Foundation of the Entire Wissenschaftslehre
Fichte publishes the foundational version of his Wissenschaftslehre, or Doctrine of Science.
1796
Foundations of Natural Right
Fichte begins publishing Foundations of Natural Right, extending his idealism into legal and political philosophy.
1800
The Vocation of Man
Fichte publishes The Vocation of Man, presenting his philosophy for a broader readership.
1808
Addresses to the German Nation
Fichte publishes the Addresses to the German Nation based on lectures delivered in Berlin.
1814
Death of Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Johann Gottlieb Fichte dies in Berlin.
Records, sources and methodology
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