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Edgar Morin
French philosopher (polycrisis)
January 1, 1922 - May 29, 2026 (Age 104)
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He holds two bachelors, one in history and geography and one in law, and never did a Ph.D.
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He holds two bachelors, one in history and geography and one in law, and never did a Ph.D. Edgar Morin died on May 29, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.
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- May 29, 2026
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Edgar Morin died at age 104.
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He holds two bachelors, one in history and geography and one in law, and never did a Ph.D.
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Though less well known in the anglophone world 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.
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During his academic career, he was primarily associated with the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) in Paris.
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