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A French philosopher; born at Fourgs (Doubs), Nov. 26, 1801; died at Dijon, Oct. 7, 1876. He translated most of Kant's writings into French. Among his original works are: "Of the Beautiful, Especially in Literature" (1830); "Short History of Philosophy" (1840); "The Mania of Suicide and of Revolt" (1840); "Parceling of the Land and Division of Property" (1842); "Principles of Morality" (1866); "Catholicism and Public Instruction" (1874); "Insanity Considered Especially in its Relations to Normal Psychology" (1876).