Cattaneo, Carlo

From Philosopedia

Cattaneo, Carlo (1801—1869) Cattaneo was an Italian philosophical writer. He founded Il Politecnico and after flinging himself into the revolutionary movement was compelled to flee to Switzerland. The Swiss appointed him professor at Lugano, where he became known as the “Auguste Comte of Italy.” After the defeat of the Austrians he was several times elected to Parliament, but, being a Republican as well as a rationalist, Cattaneo refused to enter the Camera. {RAT}