MAIMON, SOLOMON

(1754-1800)

Polish philos-opher. Born in Sukoviboeg, Poland, he was a child prodigy in the study of rabbinical literature. He initially supported his family by working as a tutor. In his spare time he studied Jewish philosophy and kabbalah, adopting the name Maimon in honour ofMaimonides. He later left his home and went to Berlin, where he was a member ofMosesMendelssohn's circle. He subsequently lived in various cities, returning to Berlin in 1786. His work was praised by Immanuel Kant and he published various studies of philosophical subjects.