# Michael Polanyi

> Michael Polanyi was a Hungarian-British polymath, who made important theoretical contributions to physical chemistry, economics, and philosophy. He argued that positivism is a false account of knowing.

*Hungarian-British polymath (1891–1976)*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/michael-polanyi

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Academic ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Academics
- **Born:** 1891-03-11
- **Died:** 1976-02-22
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Historical depth:** 24.0 / 100
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- **Source confidence:** 60.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 60.0 / 100

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