Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet

Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet (1743–1794), was a French philosopher, mathematician, and political thinker during the Enlightenment. He championed ideas of progress, human rights, and education, advocating for a society based on reason and equality. He contributed to mathematics, notably in probability theory and voting methods. Condorcet supported revolutionary changes in France, promoting democracy and abolition of slavery. His life ended during the French Revolution, and his writings continue to influence debates on social justice and democratic voting systems, emphasizing the capacity for human improvement and rational governance.