The Philosopher

François Dagognet

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Nationality:
French
Branchs:
philosophy of the body
Period:
20th-century

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François Dagognet (24 April 1924 – 3 October 2015) was a 20th-century French philosopher. Born in Langres, he studied both science and philosophy, becoming a student of Georges Canguilhem. Dagognet held the position of Professor of Philosophy at the University of Lyon before moving to Pantheon-Sorbonne University. His academic work focused significantly on the philosophy of the body. He passed away in Avallon.

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