Edgar Morin, the French philosopher and sociologist known for developing the concept of 'complex thought,' died on May 31, 2026, at the age of 104. His death was confirmed by his family to French media.
Born on July 8, 1921, in Paris, Morin was a resistance fighter during World War II and later became a prominent intellectual. He authored over 30 books, including 'La Méthode,' a six-volume work exploring complexity in science, society, and human nature.
Morin's work emphasized interdisciplinary thinking, challenging reductionist approaches in academia. He was a director of research emeritus at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and a founding figure of the Transdisciplinary Research Center.
His ideas influenced fields from education to ecology, advocating for a 'reform of thought' to address global challenges. Tributes have poured in from French President Emmanuel Macron and other cultural figures.
