Kazimierz Łyszczyński
Kazimierz Łyszczyński | |
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| Born | 4 March 1634 Łyszczyce, Brest, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
| Died | 30 March 1689 (aged 55) Warsaw, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
| Cause of death | Execution |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Other names | Casimir Liszinski |
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| Philosophical work | |
| Era | Age of Enlightenment |
| Region | |
| Main interests | Religious skepticism |
| Notable works | On the non-existence of God |
| Notable ideas | Atheism in Poland |
Kazimierz Łyszczyński (Polish pronunciation: [kaˈʑimjɛʂ wɨˈʂt͡ʂɨj̃skʲi]; 4 March 1634 – 30 March 1689), also known in English as Casimir Liszinski, was a nobleman, philosopher, and soldier in the ranks of the Sapieha family, who was accused, tried, and executed for atheism in 1689.
For eight years he studied philosophy as a Jesuit and then became a podsędek (supply judge) in legal cases against the Jesuits concerning estates. He wrote a treatise entitled On the Non-Existence of God and was later executed on charges of atheism. His trial has been criticised and is seen as a case of legalised religious murder in Poland.