Gaston Bachelard

French writer and philosopher (1884-1962)
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Gaston Bachelard was born on June 27, 1884, in Bar-sur-Aube and died on October 16, 1962, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, holding French citizenship [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][14][15][12]. He was a philosopher, poet, writer, university teacher, employee of a public institution, and mathematician [14], educated at the Faculty of Arts of Paris [2]. His professional roles included employment at the Faculty of Arts of Paris, Harvard University, and Postes, télégraphes et téléphones .

Bachelard worked primarily in the fields of philosophy of science and aesthetics , and was associated with the movement of historical epistemology [16]. He was influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, Albert Einstein, and Carl Jung [17]. Among his honors were the Commander of the Legion of Honour and the Grand prix national des Lettres [18].

He was buried in Bar-sur-Aube [19].

Gaston Bachelard

Summary

Gaston Bachelard is a human[1]. Born in Bar-sur-Aube[2], he… he was born on June 27, 1884[3]. He passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on October 16, 1962[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], poet[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and employee of a public institution[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (960 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gaston Bachelard's place of birth was Bar-sur-Aube[2].
  • Gaston Bachelard passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Gaston Bachelard was born on June 27, 1884[3].
  • Gaston Bachelard died on October 16, 1962[5].
  • Burial took place at Bar-sur-Aube[12].
  • A child of Gaston Bachelard was Suzanne Bachelard[13].
  • Gaston Bachelard held citizenship in France[14].
  • Gaston Bachelard worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Gaston Bachelard's professions included poet[7].
  • Gaston Bachelard worked as a writer[8].
  • Gaston Bachelard's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Gaston Bachelard's professions included employee of a public institution[10].
  • Gaston Bachelard's professions included mathematician[15].
  • Gaston Bachelard's field of work was philosophy of science[16].
  • Gaston Bachelard's field of work was aesthetics[17].
  • Gaston Bachelard held the position of university teacher[18].
  • Among Gaston Bachelard's employers was Faculty of Arts of Paris[19].
  • Gaston Bachelard was employed by Harvard University[20].
  • Among Gaston Bachelard's employers was Postes, télégraphes et téléphones[21].
  • Gaston Bachelard's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[22].
  • Gaston Bachelard's doctoral advisor was Léon Brunschvicg[23].
  • Gaston Bachelard's doctoral advisor was Abel Rey[24].
  • A notable student of Gaston Bachelard was Cornelius Castoriadis[25].
  • A notable student of Gaston Bachelard was Michel Adam[26].
  • A notable student of Gaston Bachelard was Alejandro Jodorowsky[27].

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  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1884-06-27[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1962-10-16[31]

  • Community tags: french, philosopher[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: c4c93d2d-f834-4165-8395-bd83e8422ab5[33]

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Origins and Family

Gaston Bachelard's place of birth was Bar-sur-Aube[2]. He was born on June 27, 1884[3].

Education

Gaston Bachelard's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[22]. Doctoral advisors include Léon Brunschvicg[23], a philosopher[34], 1869–1944[35], of France[36], awarded the Montyon Prize[37] and Abel Rey[24], a historian of science[38], 1873–1940[39], of France[40], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[41]. He studied under Abel Rey[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], poet[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], employee of a public institution[10], and mathematician[15]. Fields of work include philosophy of science[16], a branch of philosophy[43] and aesthetics[17], a branch of philosophy[44]. Employers include Faculty of Arts of Paris[19], a faculty[45], in France[46], founded in 1808[47]; Harvard University[20], a private university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1636[50], headquartered in Cambridge[51]; and Postes, télégraphes et téléphones[21], a postal, telegraph and telephone service[52], in France[53], founded in 1879[54], headquartered in Paris[55]. Gaston Bachelard held the position of university teacher[18]. Notable students include Cornelius Castoriadis[25], Michel Adam[26], and Alejandro Jodorowsky[27]. Doctoral students include René Taton[56], a mathematician[57], 1915–2004[58], of France[59], awarded the Kenneth O. May Prize[60], specialised in astronomy[61] and Maurice Daumas[62], a chemist[63], 1910–1984[64], of France[65], awarded the Dexter Award[66].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q15978201[67], a literary work[68]; The Psychoanalysis of Fire[69]; Q3202802[70]; and L'expérience de l'espace dans la physique contemporaine[71].

Recognition

Awards received include Q125463935[72]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[73], a grade of an order[74], in France[75]; and Grand prix national des Lettres[76], a literary award[77], in France[78], founded in 1950[79].

Personal Life

A child of Gaston Bachelard was Suzanne Bachelard[13].

Death and Burial

Gaston Bachelard died on October 16, 1962[5]. He died in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Bar-sur-Aube[12].

Why It Matters

Gaston Bachelard ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (960 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

He has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[82], an anthropologist[83], 1926–1984[84], of France[85], specialised in philosophy[86]; Roland Barthes[87], a philosopher[88], 1915–1980[89], of France[90], specialised in literary criticism[91]; Louis Althusser[92], a philosopher[93], 1918–1990[94], of France[95], specialised in political philosophy[96]; Gilbert Simondon[97], a philosopher[98], 1924–1989[99], of France[100]; Georges Canguilhem[101], a philosopher[102], 1904–1995[103], of France[104], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[105], specialised in history of science[106]; and Dominique Lecourt[107], a publisher[108], 1944–2022[109], of France[110], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[111], specialised in philosophy[112].

Works attributed to him include The Poetics of Space[113], a written work[114].

His notable doctoral advisees include René Taton[115].

FAQs

Where was Gaston Bachelard born?

Gaston Bachelard was born in Bar-sur-Aube[2].

Where did Gaston Bachelard die?

Gaston Bachelard passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Gaston Bachelard do for work?

Gaston Bachelard worked as philosopher[6], poet[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and employee of a public institution[10].

Where did Gaston Bachelard go to school?

Gaston Bachelard was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[22].

What awards did Gaston Bachelard receive?

Honors received include Q125463935[72], Commander of the Legion of Honour[73], and Grand prix national des Lettres[76].

Who did Gaston Bachelard influence?

Gaston Bachelard has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[82], Roland Barthes[87], Louis Althusser[92], and Gilbert Simondon[97].

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