Georges Canguilhem
French philosopher (1904-1995) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 91
Georges Canguilhem was a French philosopher and physician who specialized in epistemology and the philosophy of science, particularly the philosophy of biology.
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1995Died11 September 19951987CNRS Gold medalAward1983George Sarton MedalAward1946Resistance MedalAward1945Croix de guerre 1939-1945Award1904Born4 June 1904
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Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1995 · aged 91
