Edgar Morin date of birth:
July 8, 1921
How old is Edgar Morin?
104
What is Edgar Morin nationality?
French
What is Edgar Morin's occupation?
Philosopher, Sociologist
Short Biography
Edgar Morin (born Edgar Nahoum in Paris on 8 July 1921) is a French philosopher and sociologist who has been internationally recognized for his work on complexity and "complex thought, " and his scholarly contributions to such diverse fields as media studies, politics, sociology, visual anthropology, ecology, education, systems biology, and beyond. He holds degrees in history, economics, and law. Though less well known in the United States due to the limited availability of English translations of his over 60 books, Morin is renowned in the French speaking world, Europe, and Latin America.