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Lev Shestov

Russian existentialist philosopher (1866 – 1938)

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Lived 1866–1938, aged 72Switzerland
SwitzerlandSwitzerlandAcademicsAcademic
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    1866–1938
    Aged 72
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Updated 2026-06-21

Lev Isaakovich Shestov, born Yeguda Lev Shvartsman, was a Russian existentialist and religious philosopher. He is best known for his critiques of both philosophical rationalism and positivism. His work advocated a movement beyond reason and metaphysics, arguing that these are incapable of conclusively establishing truth about ultimate problems, including the nature of God or existence. Contemporary scholars have associated his work with the label "anti-philosophy."

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