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Paul Rene LavolleeFrench publicist and economist
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Édouard René Lefebvre de Laboulaye
Édouard René Lefebvre de Laboulaye was a prolific French publicist and economist whose works on philosophy and political economy gained him international recognition.
Early Life and Education
Born in Paris in 1811, Laboulaye initially pursued a degree in law. However, his passion for literature and philosophy soon led him to a career in academia. In 1849, he published his doctoral thesis, "Portalis, sa vie et ses œuvres," a biography of the statesman Jean Étienne Marie Portalis.
Literary Career
Laboulaye's most famous work was the series "Les classes ouvrières en Europe: Études sur leur situation matérielle et morale." Published between 1882 and 1896, this multi-volume study examined the material and moral conditions of the working class in various European countries.
In addition to his economic writings, Laboulaye wrote several biographical essays on notable figures. These included "Channing, sa vie et sa doctrine" (1876) about the American theologian William Ellery Channing, and "Marivaux inconnu" (1880) about the French playwright Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux.
Personal Life and Legacy
Laboulaye's father was the historian and bibliographer Robert Lavolle. Laboulaye himself had a significant influence on his son, who became an eminent historian and archivist.
Édouard René Lefebvre de Laboulaye died in Paris in 1883. His works continue to be studied and admired for their insights into the social and economic issues of his time.
