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Gabriel Wagner

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German philosopher

GermanyAcademicsLived 1660 to 1717 · aged 57
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Gabriel Wagner was a radical German philosopher and materialist who wrote under the nom-de-plume Realis de Vienna. A follower of Spinoza and acquaintance of Leibniz, Wagner did not believe that the universe or bible were divine creations, and sought to extricate philosophy and science from the influence of theology.

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Christian Thomasius, an early mentor and later opponent of Wagner.Christian Thomasius, an early mentor and later opponent of Wagner.Correspondence of Leibniz, who maintained contact with Wagner for much of his life.Correspondence of Leibniz, who maintained contact with Wagner for much of his life.An early engraving of the philosopher Spinoza, a major influence on Wagner's world view.An early engraving of the philosopher Spinoza, a major influence on Wagner's world view.

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Gabriel Wagner was a radical German philosopher and materialist who wrote under the nom-de-plume Realis de Vienna. A follower of Spinoza and acquaintance of Leibniz, Wagner did not believe that the universe or bible were divine creations, and sought to extricate philosophy and science from the influence of theology. Wagner also held radical political views critical of the nobility and monarchy. After failing to establish lasting careers in cities throughout German-speaking Europe, Wagner died in or shortly after 1717.

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Germany
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Lived 1660 to 1717 · aged 57
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