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Edgar Morin
1921 – 2026
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryEdgar Morin was a French philosopher and sociologist of the theory of information who has been recognised for his work on complexity and Complex Thought, and for his scholarly contributions to such diverse fields as media studies, politics, sociology, visual anthropology, ecology, education, and systems biology. He held two bachelors degrees, one in history and geography and one in law, and never did a Ph.D.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
July 8, 1921
9th arrondissement of Paris
Date of death
May 29, 2026
Neuilly-sur-Seine
Citizenship
France
Occupations & fields
philosophersociologistfilm directorsocial scientistscreenwriteropinion journalist
Awards & honours
Grand Cross of the Legion of HonourGrand Officer of the National Order of MeritCommandeur des Arts et des LettresGrand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the SwordPrix Européen de l'Essai Charles VeillonCatalonia International Prize
Notable works
La Méthode
- Field and occupation
- francouzský filozof a sociolog
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