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 has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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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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[28], 1869–1944[29], of France[30], awarded the Montyon Prize[31] and Abel Rey[24], a historian of science[32], 1873–1940[33], of France[34], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[35]. He studied under Abel Rey[36].

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[37] and aesthetics[17], a branch of philosophy[38]. Employers include Faculty of Arts of Paris[19], a faculty[39], in France[40], founded in 1808[41]; Harvard University[20], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1636[44], headquartered in Cambridge[45]; and Postes, télégraphes et téléphones[21], a postal, telegraph and telephone service[46], in France[47], founded in 1879[48], headquartered in Paris[49]. 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[50], a mathematician[51], 1915–2004[52], of France[53], awarded the Kenneth O. May Prize[54], specialised in astronomy[55] and Maurice Daumas[56], a chemist[57], 1910–1984[58], of France[59], awarded the Dexter Award[60].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q15978201[61], a literary work[62]; The Psychoanalysis of Fire[63]; Q3202802[64]; and L'expérience de l'espace dans la physique contemporaine[65].

Recognition

Awards received include Q125463935[66]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[67], a grade of an order[68], in France[69]; and Grand prix national des Lettres[70], a literary award[71], in France[72], founded in 1950[73].

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 has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

He has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[75], an anthropologist[76], 1926–1984[77], of France[78], specialised in philosophy[79]; Georges Canguilhem[80], a philosopher[81], 1904–1995[82], of France[83], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[84], specialised in history of science[85]; Roland Barthes[86], a philosopher[87], 1915–1980[88], of France[89], specialised in literary criticism[90]; Louis Althusser[91], a philosopher[92], 1918–1990[93], of France[94], specialised in political philosophy[95]; Dominique Lecourt[96], a publisher[97], 1944–2022[98], of France[99], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[100], specialised in philosophy[101]; and Gilbert Simondon[102], a philosopher[103], 1924–1989[104], of France[105].

Works attributed to him include The Poetics of Space[106], a written work[107].

His notable doctoral advisees include René Taton[108].

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[66], Commander of the Legion of Honour[67], and Grand prix national des Lettres[70].

Who did Gaston Bachelard influence?

Gaston Bachelard has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[75], Georges Canguilhem[80], Roland Barthes[86], and Louis Althusser[91].

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