Constantin Noica (July 12/25 1909, Vităneşti - December 4, 1987, Păltiniş) was a Romanianphilosopher and essayist. December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Romania (formerly spelled Rumania or Roumania; Romanian: România) is a country in southeastern Europe. ... A philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. ... An essayist is an author who writes compositions which can be about any particular subject. ...