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Rudolf GocleniusRepresentative of late Protestant neo-Scholasticism
Date of Birth: 01.03.1547
Country:  Germany |
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Goclenius, Rudolf
Rudolf Goclenius (1547-1628) was a late Protestant neo-Scholastic philosopher and theologian. A follower of Philipp Melanchthon, Goclenius studied at Marburg, where he received doctorates in medicine (1601), physics (1608), and mathematics (1612).
Contributions to Psychology
Goclenius is best known for introducing the term "psychology" into scientific discourse in 1590. This term was later popularized by his student Otto Casmann in 1594. Goclenius's work on psychology focused on the human soul and the interaction between mind and body.
Philosophical Lexicon
Goclenius also compiled a "Philosophical Lexicon" ("Lexicon philosophicum, quo tanquam clave philisophiae fores aperiunter") published in Frankfurt in 1613. This work provided definitions for various philosophical concepts, including "ontology" and "antinomy." It became a valuable resource for scholars during the 17th century.
Legacy
Rudolf Goclenius was a significant figure in late Protestant neo-Scholasticism. His work on psychology and philosophical lexicon helped to shape the development of philosophical thought in the early modern period. His contributions continue to be recognized and studied by scholars today.
