Ethical and aesthetic values of Eugeniu Coseriu’s personality

The biographical method reveals a complex perspective of Eugeniu Coșeriu, highlighting interconnections between his personal life and scientific contributions. Outside the academic field, Coșeriu is an individual with a varied life, intertwining passions for playing the lotto, love for wines and popular music. His reputation in the scientific world contrasts with expectations of a ,,distant sacred monster”, standing out as a ,,warm and approachable” individual. His colleagues’ appreciation emphasizes not only his linguistic genius, but also notable human qualities, like modesty and devotion to the profession. Coșeriu is a man with a formidable memory and an analytical-dissociative spirit, having influence in the scientific and cultural sphere. The biographical method reveals the complexity of his personality, contributing to a deeper understanding of the man beyond the outstanding academic figure. Coșeriu's ethical and aesthetic values constituted an essential foundation in his constitution as a man and researcher, highlighting his pronounced social responsibility.