Dec 22, 2009
Article abstract: Croce was modern Italy’s premier philosopher. His extensive writing on philosophy, history, aesthetics, and literary criticism represents a major contribution to European culture. For his reserved but firm opposition to Benito Mussolini’s regime, Croce became recognized worldwide as an anti-Fascist symbol and as the intellectual guardian of Italy’s democratic political heritage.
Benedetto Croce was born in the southern Italian region of Abruzzi. His family’s substantial property wealth afforded him a comfortable...
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