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Edgar Morin

Edgar Morin

French philosopher and sociologist (1921–2026)

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  • Jun 1

    France to Honor Philosopher Edgar Morin with National Tribute at Les Invalides on Wednesday

    President Macron will preside over a national ceremony Wednesday at Les Invalides to honor the late sociologist and philosopher Edgar Morin, who died at 104.

  • May 30

    Edgar Morin, French philosopher of complexity and Resistance fighter, dies at 104

    Edgar Morin, the French sociologist and philosopher who developed the theory of complex thought and fought in the Resistance against Nazi Germany, has died at the age of 104, his family announced on Saturday.

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