Edgar Morin
Edgar Morin ( ; ; born Edgar Nahoum on 8 July 1921 ) is a French philosopher and sociologist who has been internationally recognized for his work on complexity and "complex thought" ( pensée complexe ) , and for his scholarly contributions to such diverse fields as media studies , politics , sociology , visual anthropology , ecology , education , and systems biology . 
<triplet> Edgar Morin <subj> 8 July 1921 <obj> date of birth