BARS Anton

(1730-1791)
Born in Moscow on December 1, 1730. He graduated from the Slavic-Greek-Latin Academy and St. Petersburg University. In 1753 received the title of Master of Philosophy and free of Sciences. Since 1761 - Professor of eloquence (rhetoric, poetics) of Moscow University. Since 1781 - Member of Russia Academy of Sciences.
Socio-political ideal Autograph throughout life remained enlightened monarchy. Barsov supported the Government's policy of Catherine II, including in the field of culture and education. In his numerous speeches, the scientist compared the actions of Russian authorities with the rule of the enlightened rulers of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. High prestige enjoyed Autograph translations, among them - Manual political ... J. Bielefeld, a section on metaphysics in the Encyclopedia of Diderot and others. One of the first linguistic research in Russia began work Autograph Russia grammar. In 1788 was published collection of his speeches, where most fully reflects the philosophical and social scientific views. In a speech on the benefits of the establishment of the Imperial Moscow University at the opening onogo Barsov praised the historic role of philosophy, . that 'priobuchaet mind to a firm knowledge of the truth', . 'searcheth nature of God, . considers the strength and properties of our souls',
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Died Barsov in Moscow on Jan. 21, 1791.