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Alexandre Koyré

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Alexandre Koyré · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Historian and philosopher of science

When

1892, Taganrog, Russia — 1964, Paris, France

Where

Russia · France · United States

Biography

Alexandre Koyré is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Historian and philosopher of science

How & why

Alexandre Koyré was a Russian-born French historian and philosopher of science whose studies of Galileo and the Scientific Revolution reshaped how scholars understand the birth of modern science, stressing metaphysical and conceptual shifts over mere accumulation of data. Born into a Jewish family in Taganrog, he was of documented Jewish origin. His work deeply influenced Thomas Kuhn and the history of ideas.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Philosophy

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Historian and philosopher of science

1892

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Philosophy