Christian Wolff (philosopher)

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/christian-wolff-philosopher

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Christian Wolff (philosopher) born?January 24, 1679, Breslau, Prussia (now Wrocław, Poland)
2. When did Christian Wolff (philosopher) die?April 9, 1754, Halle, Prussia
3. What is Christian Wolff (philosopher) known for?Helped establish economics and public administration as professional university subjects
4. What made Christian Wolff's way of thinking special?He used a math‑like, step‑by‑step method to explain ideas, so everything could be clear and proven.
5. Why did Christian Wolff translate his books into Latin?Latin was the language scholars used all over Europe, so more people could read and discuss his ideas.

Demonstrative-deductive method: A philosophical approach that uses logical inference from self-evident principles to establish truths in a systematic manner.
Enlightenment rationality: The historical emphasis on reason, empirical evidence, and systematic inquiry as the primary means of understanding the world and improving society.
Transnational audience: People or scholars from many different countries who share common intellectual interests and can communicate across borders.
Academic disciplines: Specialized fields of study within a university or higher education institution, characterized by distinct methodologies and bodies of knowledge.