Amsterdam Nieuw-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Frans Hemsterhuis

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2023

1. Frans Hemsterhuis Marker

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Frans Hemsterhuis 1721-1790

Frans Hemsterhuis wordt beschouwd als de belangrijkste Nederlandse filosoof van de 18e eeuw en wordt ook wel de Bataafse Socrates genoemd. Hij groeide op in Franeker en studeerde wiskunde in Leiden. Bewegend op het grensvlak van Verlichting (rede) en Romantiek (gevoel) was hij zowel onder de indruk van wetenschapper Newton als van filosoof Spinoza. Hemsterhuis dacht na over de betekenis van het leven en probeerde objectief vast te stellen wat schoonheid inhoudt. Hij schreef in het Frans, destijds de taal van de elite, en kon daardoor rekenen op internationale belangstelling. Van 1755 tot 1780 bekleedde hij de functie van secretaris van de Raad van State. Ook ontwierp hij het grafmonument voor medicus Herman Boerhaave, dat in 1762 in de Pieterskerk in Leiden werd geplaatst.

(English translation:)

Frans Hemsterhuis is considered the most important Dutch philosopher of the 18th century and is also called the Batavian Socrates. He grew up in Franeker and studied mathematics in Leiden. Moving on the border between the Enlightenment (reason) and Romanticism

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(feeling), he was impressed by both the scientist Newton and the philosopher Spinoza. Hemsterhuis reflected on the meaning of life and tried to objectively determine what beauty means. He wrote in French, the language of the elite at the time, and was therefore able to count on international interest. From 1755 to 1780 he held the position of Secretary of the Council of State. He also designed the grave monument for physician Herman Boerhaave, which was placed in the Pieterskerk in Leiden in 1762.

Erected 2023 by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.

Location. 52° 21.655′ N, 4° 49.374′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Marker is on Hemsterhuisstraat, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hemsterhuisstraat 87, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1065 JX, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hendrik van Wijn (within shouting distance of this marker); Bakhuizen van den Brink (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pieter Bor (about 180 meters away); Willem Moll

Frans Hemsterhuis Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2023

2. Frans Hemsterhuis Marker - wide view

(about 210 meters away); Cornelis van Alkemade (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Reinhart Dozy (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Albert Schultens (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Johan Hendrik Kern (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . François Hemsterhuis (Wikipedia).

Overview: François Hemsterhuis (27 December 1721 – 7 July 1790) was a Dutch writer on aesthetics and moral philosophy.

(Submitted on October 31, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.