The Philosopher

Michel Villey

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The background

Nationality:
French
Period:
20th century

The synopsis

Michel Villey (4 April 1914 – 24 July 1988) was a French legal philosopher and historian. He was a professor at the University of Strasbourg and then at the University of Paris. He was born in Caen and was the grandson of philosopher Émile Boutroux. The Institut Michel-Villey is named in his honor.

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