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Cristina Chimisso's study examines Gaston Bachelard, the influential French philosopher of science (1884-1962), by anchoring his intellectual work within the cultural context of early twentieth-century France. The book begins with a fascinating analysis of how Bachelard's admirers constructed his public image as the Philosopher, Patriarch and Teacher of Happiness through portraits and literary representations. Chimisso then contrasts this mythologised perception with Bachelard's own philosophical vision and his distinctive pedagogical and moral principles. This examination of his teaching orientation reveals the tension between the legendary figure created by his followers and the thinker's actual ideas about philosophy, education and intellectual development. The work provides essential insight into Bachelard's contributions to the philosophy of science and his broader influence on French intellectual culture.

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Explores Gaston Bachelard's philosophical work within the cultural and intellectual context of early twentieth-century France.

Analyses how Bachelard's admirers transformed him into a mythical image through portraits and literary representations.

Contrasts the legendary public image of Bachelard with his own conception of philosophy and personal pedagogical ideas.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Philosophy series, providing scholarly depth on modern philosophical thought.

Examines Bachelard's distinctive approach to the philosophy of science and imagination as interconnected fields.

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28 June 2001
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