Background
Simon, Gérard was born on January 21, 1931 in Paris. Son of René and Suzanne Henriette (Duckas) Simon.
Simon, Gérard was born on January 21, 1931 in Paris. Son of René and Suzanne Henriette (Duckas) Simon.
Master of Arts in Philosophy, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Sorbonne, Paris, 1955; Doctor of Letters, Sorbonne, Paris, 1976.
Assistant professor, U. Charles de Gaulle, Lille, 1966-1979; professor, U. Charles de Gaulle, Lille, 1979-1993; emeritus professor, U. Charles de Gaulle, Lille, since 1993; director department philosophy, U. Charles de Gaulle, Lille, 1974-1982. Director Research Center Analysis and Theory of Knowledge, 1981-1993. President 72d section Conseil Supérieur des Universities, Paris, 1987-1993.
Member Society Franciase d'Histoire des Sciences et des Techniques (board dirs.1987-1993), International Academy History of Science, Revue d'Histoire des Sciences (editorial board since 1992), Cahiers d'Histoire et de Philosophie des Sciences (editorial board since 1992).
Married Annick Paulette Maillard, June 27, 1964. Children: Jean, Anne.