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Georges Canguilhem

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French philosopher (1904-1995)

FranceAcademicsLived 1904 to 1995 · aged 91
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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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Canguilhem during his student yearsCanguilhem during his student years

Awards 4

1987CNRS Gold medal
1983George Sarton Medal
1946Resistance Medal
1945Croix de guerre 1939-1945

Connected to Georges 6

Claire VoisinAlso won CNRS Gold medalJoseph NeedhamAlso won George Sarton MedalJules A. HoffmannAlso won CNRS Gold medalErnst MayrAlso won George Sarton MedalThomas KuhnAlso won George Sarton MedalAlain AspectAlso won CNRS Gold medal

About this person

Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1995 · aged 91
Written about in
26 languages

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