Edgar Morin
French philosopher and sociologist
- Born
- 8 July 1921, 9th arrondissement of Paris
- Died
- 29 May 2026, aged 104
- Birth name
- David Salomon Nahoum
Edgar Morin (8 July 1921 – 29 May 2026) was a French philosopher and sociologist of the theory of information who has been recognised for his work on complexity and Complex Thought, and for his scholarly contributions to such diverse fields as media studies, politics, sociology, visual anthropology, ecology, education, and systems biology. He held two bachelors degrees, one in history and geography and one in law, and never did a Ph.D.
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