Gaston Bachelard
French writer and philosopher (1884-1962)
Gaston Bachelard was born on June 27, 1884 in Bar-sur-Aube and died on October 16, 1962 in 9th arrondissement of Paris, aged 78. Recorded occupations: philosopher, poet, writer, university teacher, employee of a public institution and mathematician. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include university teacher. Associated movement: historical epistemology. Fields of work: philosophy of science and aesthetics. Notable works include “The Psychoanalysis of Fire” and “L'expérience de l'espace dans la physique contemporaine”. Educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris. Honours include Commander of the Legion of Honour and Grand prix national des Lettres. Member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques and International Academy of the History of Science.
- Born
- June 27, 1884 · Bar-sur-Aube
- Died
- October 16, 1962 · 9th arrondissement of Paris
- Age at death
- 78
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- philosopher, poet, writer, university teacher, employee of a public institution, mathematician
- Positions held
- university teacher
- Movements
- historical epistemology
- Notable works
- The Psychoanalysis of Fire, L'expérience de l'espace dans la physique contemporaine
- Education
- Faculty of Arts of Paris
- Honours
- Commander of the Legion of Honour, Grand prix national des Lettres
- Wikipedia editions
- 43 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0
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