Georges Canguilhem

French philosopher (1904-1995)
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Georges Canguilhem

Summary

Georges Canguilhem is a human[1]. His place of birth was Castelnaudary[2]. He was born on June 4, 1904[3]. He passed away in Le Port-Marly[4]. He died on September 11, 1995[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], historian of science[7], university teacher[8], French resistance fighter[9], and researcher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (445 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Castelnaudary[2], Georges Canguilhem…
  • Georges Canguilhem died in Le Port-Marly[4].
  • Georges Canguilhem was born on June 4, 1904[3].
  • Georges Canguilhem died on September 11, 1995[5].
  • Georges Canguilhem held citizenship in France[12].
  • Georges Canguilhem's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Georges Canguilhem's professions included historian of science[7].
  • Georges Canguilhem's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Georges Canguilhem's professions included French resistance fighter[9].
  • Georges Canguilhem's professions included researcher[10].
  • Georges Canguilhem's professions included physician[13].
  • Georges Canguilhem's field of work was history of science[14].
  • Georges Canguilhem's field of work was philosophy of science[15].
  • Among Georges Canguilhem's employers was University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[16].
  • Among Georges Canguilhem's employers was Collège de France[17].
  • Georges Canguilhem's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[18].
  • Georges Canguilhem's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[19].
  • Georges Canguilhem's doctoral advisor was Alfred Schwartz[20].
  • A notable student of Georges Canguilhem was Jean-Jacques Salomon[21].
  • A notable student of Georges Canguilhem was François Dagognet[22].
  • A notable student of Georges Canguilhem was Michel Foucault[23].
  • A notable student of Georges Canguilhem was Étienne Balibar[24].
  • A notable student of Georges Canguilhem was José Cabanis[25].
  • A notable student of Georges Canguilhem was Gilles Deleuze[26].
  • Georges Canguilhem received the CNRS Gold medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Castelnaudary[2], Georges Canguilhem… he was born on June 4, 1904[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[18], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and University of Strasbourg[19], a university[32], in France[33], founded in 1538[34]. Georges Canguilhem's doctoral advisor was Alfred Schwartz[20]. He studied under Alain[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], historian of science[7], university teacher[8], French resistance fighter[9], researcher[10], and physician[13]. Fields of work include history of science[14], an academic discipline[36] and philosophy of science[15], a branch of philosophy[37]. Employers include University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[16], a university in France[38], in France[39], founded in 1971[40], headquartered in 5th arrondissement of Paris[41] and Collège de France[17], a higher education institution[42], in France[43], founded in 1530[44], headquartered in Paris[45]. Notable students include Jean-Jacques Salomon[21], François Dagognet[22], Michel Foucault[23], Étienne Balibar[24], José Cabanis[25], and Gilles Deleuze[26]. Doctoral students include Gilbert Simondon[46], a philosopher[47], 1924–1989[48], of France[49]; Pierre Bourdieu[50], a philosopher[51], 1930–2002[52], of France[53], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[54], specialised in sociology[55]; Gérard Lebrun[56], a philosopher[57], 1930–1999[58], of Brazil[59]; and Claire Salomon-Bayet[60], a philosopher[61], 1932–2016[62], of France[63], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[64].

Recognition

Awards received include CNRS Gold medal[27], a science award[65], in France[66], founded in 1954[67]; George Sarton Medal[68], an award[69], in United States[70], founded in 1955[71]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[72], a courage award[73], in France[74], founded in 1939[75]; and Resistance Medal[76], a medallion[77], in France[78], founded in 1943[79].

Death and Burial

Georges Canguilhem died on September 11, 1995[5]. He passed away in Le Port-Marly[4].

Why It Matters

Georges Canguilhem ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (445 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 13 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]; Gilles Deleuze[87], a philosopher[88], 1925–1995[89], of France[90], specialised in philosophy[91]; Louis Althusser[92], a philosopher[93], 1918–1990[94], of France[95], specialised in political philosophy[96]; Élisabeth Roudinesco[97], a historian[98], b. 1944[99], of France[100], awarded the Legion of Honour[101], specialised in history[102]; Gilbert Simondon[103], a philosopher[104], 1924–1989[105], of France[106]; and François Dagognet[107], a philosopher[108], 1924–2015[109], of France[110].

His notable doctoral advisees include Michel Foucault[111], Pierre Bourdieu[112], and Gilbert Simondon[113].

FAQs

Where was Georges Canguilhem born?

Born in Castelnaudary[2], Georges Canguilhem…

Where did Georges Canguilhem die?

Georges Canguilhem died in Le Port-Marly[4].

What did Georges Canguilhem do for work?

Georges Canguilhem worked as philosopher[6], historian of science[7], university teacher[8], French resistance fighter[9], and researcher[10].

Where did Georges Canguilhem go to school?

Georges Canguilhem was educated at École Normale Supérieure[18] and University of Strasbourg[19].

What awards did Georges Canguilhem receive?

Honors received include CNRS Gold medal[27], George Sarton Medal[68], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[72], and Resistance Medal[76].

Who did Georges Canguilhem influence?

Georges Canguilhem has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[82], Gilles Deleuze[87], Louis Althusser[92], and Élisabeth Roudinesco[97].

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    Occupation philosopher, historian of science, university teacher +4
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