Nikolay Lossky

1870–1965 (age 95)

Philosopher

Biography

Nikolay Lossky was a philosopher of deep humanity, exploring the intersections of freedom, intuition, and spiritual consciousness. His writings offered thoughtful alternatives to mechanistic views of existence, seeking to affirm the sacred dimensions of human experience even when confronting exile.

He inspired many through his teaching and essays, encouraging readers to seek personal responsibility and moral clarity, and his memory is honored at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery.

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