Philippe Descola
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Summary
Philippe Descola is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on June 19, 1949[3]. He worked as an anthropologist[4], professor[5], university teacher[6], ethnologist[7], and director of studies[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Philippe Descola was born in Paris[2].
- Philippe Descola was born on June 19, 1949[3].
- Philippe Descola's father was Jean Descola[10].
- Philippe Descola was married to Anne-Christine Taylor[11].
- Philippe Descola held citizenship in France[12].
- Philippe Descola worked as an anthropologist[4].
- Philippe Descola worked as a professor[5].
- Philippe Descola's professions included university teacher[6].
- Philippe Descola worked as an ethnologist[7].
- Philippe Descola's professions included director of studies[8].
- Philippe Descola worked as a researcher[13].
- Among Philippe Descola's employers was School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[14].
- Philippe Descola was employed by Collège de France[15].
- Philippe Descola was educated at École normale supérieure de lettres et sciences humaines[16].
- Philippe Descola was educated at School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[17].
- Philippe Descola was educated at Paris Nanterre University[18].
- Philippe Descola's doctoral advisor was Claude Lévi-Strauss[19].
- A notable work attributed to Philippe Descola is Beyond Nature and Culture[20].
- Philippe Descola received the CNRS Gold medal[21].
- Philippe Descola received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22].
- Philippe Descola received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
- Philippe Descola received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
- Philippe Descola received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
- Philippe Descola received the International Cosmos Prize[26].
- Philippe Descola was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
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Origins and Family
Philippe Descola was born in Paris[2]. He was born on June 19, 1949[3]. His father was Jean Descola[10].
Education
Educated at École normale supérieure de lettres et sciences humaines[16], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1987[30]; School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[17], a public university[31], in France[32], founded in 1975[33], headquartered in Paris[34]; and Paris Nanterre University[18], a university in France[35], in France[36], founded in 1964[37], headquartered in Nanterre[38]. Philippe Descola's doctoral advisor was Claude Lévi-Strauss[19]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate in France[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include anthropologist[4], professor[5], university teacher[6], ethnologist[7], director of studies[8], and researcher[13]. Employers include School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[14], a public university[40], in France[41], founded in 1975[42], headquartered in Paris[43] and Collège de France[15], a higher education institution[44], in France[45], founded in 1530[46], headquartered in Paris[47]. Doctoral students include Nastassja Martin[48], an anthropologist[49], b. 1986[50], of France[51], awarded the prix Louis-Castex[52], specialised in anthropology[53]; Isabelle Combès[54], an ethnologist[55], b. 1964[56], of France[57]; Alexandre Surrallés[58]; Laetitia Merli[59]; Margarita Serje[60]; and Vincent Leblan[61].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Philippe Descola is Beyond Nature and Culture[20].
Recognition
Awards received include CNRS Gold medal[21], a science award[62], in France[63], founded in 1954[64]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[65], in France[66]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[67], in France[68]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[69], in France[70]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25], a fellowship award[71]; and International Cosmos Prize[26], a science award[72], founded in 1993[73].
Personal Life
Philippe Descola was married to Anne-Christine Taylor[11].
Why It Matters
Philippe Descola ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
FAQs
Where was Philippe Descola born?
Philippe Descola was born in Paris[2].
Who were Philippe Descola's parents?
Philippe Descola's father was Jean Descola[10].
Who was Philippe Descola married to?
Philippe Descola's spouses include Anne-Christine Taylor[11].
What did Philippe Descola do for work?
Philippe Descola worked as anthropologist[4], professor[5], university teacher[6], ethnologist[7], and director of studies[8].
Where did Philippe Descola go to school?
Philippe Descola was educated at École normale supérieure de lettres et sciences humaines[16], School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[17], and Paris Nanterre University[18].
What awards did Philippe Descola receive?
Honors received include CNRS Gold medal[21], Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].