Gaston Bachelard

Gaston Bachelard was a prominent French philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of poetics and philosophy of science.

He introduced key concepts such as epistemological obstacle and epistemological break, which influenced subsequent French philosophers like Michel Foucault and Louis Althusser.

Bachelard's work on poetics explored the relationship between imagination, space, and human experience.

He held prestigious positions in French academia and is renowned for his unique approach to understanding the intersection of science, philosophy, and literature.

Bachelard's writings continue to be influential in various disciplines, including literary criticism, architecture, and psychology.