Johann Gottlieb Fichte

Fichte, one of the leading philosophers of German Idealism, came into the spotlight in 1792 with the anonymous publication of his work "Attempt at a Critique of All Revelation." When Kant revealed the true author, Fichte became famous overnight. In 1794, he became a professor at the University of Jena, which he would later be forced to leave due to the "atheism dispute." Eventually, Fichte became a professor and the first elected rector of the University of Berlin. His main theoretical work is the "Science of Knowledge," where he articulates the philosophy of the Ego, through which he transcends Kantian criticism. Aiming to make his thoughts understandable to a broader audience, the philosopher wrote several works of a popularized nature.