Alexandre Kojève Philosopher

Alexandre Kojève (French: [alɛksɑ̃dʁ koʒɛv]; April 28, 1902 – June 4, 1968) was a Russian-born French philosopher and statesman whose philosophical seminars had an immense influence on 20th-century French philosophy, particularly via his integration of Hegelian concepts into continental philosophy. As a statesman in the French government, he was instrumental in the creation of the European Union. Kojève was a close friend of, and was in lifelong philosophical dialogue with, Leo Strauss.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 28, 1902
Birth place	Moscow , Russian Empire
Date of death	June 04, 1968
Place of death	Belgium , Brussels
Era	20th-century philosophy
Main interest	German idealism