Ruy Fausto
Brazilian academic and philosopher (1935–2020)
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Ruy Fausto (1935 – May 1, 2020) was a Brazilian philosopher who taught at the University of São Paulo.
Born1935
São Paulo, Brazil
DiedMay 1, 2020 (aged 84–85)
Paris, France
OccupationsPhilosopher, professor of philosophy
Ruy Fausto | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1935 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | May 1, 2020 (aged 84–85) Paris, France |
| Alma mater | University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne |
| Occupations | Philosopher, professor of philosophy |
| Employer | University of São Paulo |
| Known for | Marxist theory |
| Notable work | Marx: Lógica e Política |
| Title | Emeritus Professor |
| Movement | Marxism |
Fausto was born in São Paulo, and received his Ph.D. from University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne in 1981. He was given the title of emeritus professor in 1998, by the University of São Paulo.[1] With his thesis Marx: Lógica e Política (in English, Marx: Logic and Politics), he was considered one of the main Brazilian marxist theorists. He was the brother of historian Boris Fausto and pathologist Nelson Fausto. He died on May 1, 2020, in Paris, France, after having a heart attack.[2][3]
