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Union of Independent Intellectuals
Union des intellectuels indépendants
Formation1920s
TypeIntellectual and cultural organization
HeadquartersFrance
Official language French
Key peopleLouis Rougier, René Gillouin, and others
AffiliationsNone officially stated

The Union of Independent Intellectuals (French: Union des intellectuels indépendants) was a French intellectual and cultural organization established in the 1920s. Known for promoting independent thought and intellectual debate, it brought together writers, philosophers, scientists, and other intellectuals.

History

The Union was founded in the early 1920s, amid growing debates over France's cultural and political future. Its members included prominent intellectuals such as Louis Rougier and René Gillouin. It sought to provide a platform for independent thought, often challenging prevailing ideological norms of the time.

Activities

The organization regularly hosted lectures, debates, and publications aimed at fostering intellectual independence and critical thinking. Topics ranged from philosophy and science to cultural and political issues. It was often considered a counterpoint to politically aligned intellectual groups of the same era.

Decline

The activities of the Union declined in the 1940s, coinciding with the political upheavals of World War II. It is believed to have dissolved by the end of the war.

Legacy

Although short-lived, the Union of Independent Intellectuals is remembered for its commitment to intellectual freedom and its role in shaping cultural discourse in interwar France.

References

Further Reading

  • Henry Coston (November 1960). Partis, journaux et hommes politiques d'hier et aujourd'hui. Paris: Lectures françaises. coston.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: year (link).
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