Edgar Morin is a French philosopher and sociologist of the theory of information who has been recognized 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.
12 Facts About Edgar Morin
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In 1945, Edgar Morin married Violette Chapellaubeau and they lived in Landau, where he served as a lieutenant in the French Occupation army in Germany.
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In 1960, Edgar Morin travelled extensively in Latin America, visiting Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Mexico.
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Edgar Morin returned to France, where he published L'Esprit du Temps, a work on popular culture.
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In 1968, Edgar Morin replaced the incumbent professor of philosophy, Henri Lefebvre, at the University of Nanterre.
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Edgar Morin became involved in the student revolts that began to emerge in France.
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In 1969, Edgar Morin spent a year at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California.
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Edgar Morin read Henri Laborit, James Watson, Stephane Lupasco, Bronowski, and was introduced to the thought of Gregory Bateson and the "new problematic in ecology".
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In 2002 Edgar Morin participated in the creation of the International Ethical, Scientific and Political Collegium.
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Edgar Morin collaborated with her on the text, L'homme est faible devant la femme, and in 2020 on Changeons de voie - Les lecons du coronavirus.
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Edgar Morin did not embrace the French postmodern or poststructuralist movements, instead pursuing his own research agenda.
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Edgar Morin was elevated to the dignity of Knight Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, in the Honours List of Bastille Day 2021 by French President Macron.