Allan Kardec
Allan Kardec (Hippolyte Léon Denizard Rivail 3 October 1804 – 31 March 1869) was a French philosopher and teacher.
Works
He dedicated the last 15 years of his life to organise a philosophical doctrine called Spiritism. He spread the educational ideas of Pestalozzi in the 19th century. He published books on grammar, mathematics and suggestions for the improvement of public education in France. He was a teacher of physiology, astronomy, physics and chemistry. The classes were at his home in Paris.
In 1854, Kardec started studying phenomena which some people call "paranormal" or "supernatural". This were quite common at that time.
In his philosophy the spiritual manifestations were useful to the social and moral improvement of men.
Allan Kardec Media
Allan Kardec's grave at Cimetière du Père Lachaise. The inscription says Naitre, mourir, renaitre encore et progresser sans cesse, telle est la loi ("To be born, to die, to be reborn again and keep progressing, that is the law").
Other websites
- Allan Kardec Educational Society Archived 2017-08-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ALLAN KARDEC: spiritisme, spiritism... Archived 2011-02-07 at the Wayback Machine
- Allan Kardec Biographic Information Archived 2007-01-27 at the Wayback Machine
- The Spirits' Book Archived 2005-09-06 at the Wayback Machine by Allan Kardec
- Le Livre des Esprits Archived 2018-04-17 at the Wayback Machine (PDF file)
- The Book on Mediums Archived 2006-03-13 at the Wayback Machine by Allan Kardec (PDF file)
- The Gospel According to Spiritism Archived 2006-06-24 at the Wayback Machine by Allan Kardec (PDF file)