Edgar Morin

Morin, Edgar

Morin, Edgar

Knowledge theorist, Philosopher and Sociologist; UNESCO Chair in Complex Thought; Fellow, WAAS
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Knowledge theorist, Philosopher and Sociologist; UNESCO Chair in Complex Thought; Fellow, WAAS

Philosopher and Sociologist, Dr Morin is a leading contemporary thinker, best known for his works on complex thinking. He has contributed widely in diverse fields of knowledge such as media studies, sociology, anthropology, ecology, education and politics. He has received honorary doctorates from 32 universities all around the world and more than 40 books were translated into several languages. In 2016 he was named Grand Officer of the French Legion of Honor.
Former Director of the Center for Transdisciplinary Studies (Sociology, Anthropology, Politics) of the School of Advanced Studies in Social Sciences (EHESS,1973-1989), he chaired the European Agency for Culture at UNESCO and chairs the Association for the Complex Thinking. His masterpiece, The Method, appeared in six volumes between 1977 and 1991. Knowledge, Ignorance, Mystery (March 2017) and On Aesthetics (November 2016) count among his latest publications.

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Contextual, Relational, Human-Centered Knowledge
Edgar Morin
Get Full Text in PDF Our education gives us knowledge, mostly scientific knowledge, but it does not supplement it with a context or perception. This system prevents us from seeing the complete picture due to its emphasis on compartmentalization and objective facts. In such a system, our emotions, feelings, ideology, beliefs, and our organization of reality do not find a place. In reality, no issue can be understood in isolation. All issues are interdisciplinary, and can be understood only...