Gaston Bachelard

Gaston Bachelard (1884–1962) was a French philosopher, poet and writer.

Also recorded as G. Bachelard.

Overview

Born at Bar-sur-Aube in 1884, died at 9th arrondissement of Paris in 1962.

In detail

Gaston Bachelard studied at Faculty of Arts of Paris. training under Abel Rey is recorded. Cornelius Castoriadis, Michel Adam and Alejandro Jodorowsky are recorded as having studied under Gaston Bachelard. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is philosophy of science and aesthetics. The authority associates the name with historical epistemology. Friedrich Nietzsche, Albert Einstein and Carl Jung are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with Faculty of Arts of Paris, Harvard University and Postes, télégraphes et téléphones. Positions recorded include university teacher. Membership is recorded of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques and International Academy of the History of Science.

Works named in the authority record are The Psychoanalysis of Fire and L'expérience de l'espace dans la physique contemporaine.

Work by Gaston Bachelard is recorded in the collections of Royal Collections of the Netherlands.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Legion of Honour and Grand prix national des Lettres.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Gaston Bachelard”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q270800: Gaston Bachelard

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