Otto Casmann
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Otto Casmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1562 Warburg, Germany |
| Died | 1607 (aged 44–45) Stade, Germany |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | University of Marburg University of Helmstedt University of Heidelberg |
| Philosophical work | |
| Era | Renaissance Humanism |
| Main interests | Philosophy Theology Anthropology Psychology |
| Notable works | Psychologia Anthropologica (2 volumes) |
| Notable ideas | Coined definition of anthropology |
Otto Casmann (1562 – 1 August 1607)[1] (also known by the Latinized name Casmannus) was a German humanist who converted from Catholicism to Protestantism as a young man.
Casmann started studying philosophy at the University of Marburg in 1581 under the guidance of Rudolf Goclenius the Elder. From September 1582 he studied philosophy and theology at the University of Helmstedt, where he earned a Magister degree. In 1587, he enrolled at the University of Heidelberg.
Casmann started teaching at Helmstedt, where he gave lectures on logic in which he clearly spoke out against the teachings of the Aristotelian system. In 1589, Casmann joined the Schüttorf Trivial School, which in 1591 was moved to Steinfurt and expanded to the academic Gymnasium Illustre. At Steinfurt he taught philosophy and anthropology. In 1594, Casmann obtained an appointment for the post of rector in Stade, where the City Council had set up a Gymnasium. In Stade, Casmann taught philosophy and theology, specializing in logic and natural philosophy.
Otto Casmann died on 1 August 1607 in Stade when he was 45 years old. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
