Pierre-Clement de La Mettrie

French physician and philosopher

Pierre-Clement de La Mettrie was a French physician, philosopher, and writer. He is best known for his work on the relationship between the mind and body. La Mettrie was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment and was known for his advocacy of materialism and his criticism of the Church. He was also a prolific writer and published several books on medicine, philosophy, and literature. La Mettrie's work had a signific...