Professor Dr. François Duchesneau

Biography

François Duchesneau is a distinguished philosopher affiliated with the University of Montreal, where he has made significant contributions to the philosophy of science. Having earned a Doctorate in Letters and Human Sciences from Paris, he began his academic career at the University of Ottawa from 1971 to 1979 before continuing at the University of Montreal. Throughout his tenure, he held several key administrative roles including Director of the Department of Philosophy, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Vice-Rector for Planning and International Relations. Duchesneau is a member of the Royal Society of Canada and has been recognized with multiple awards, including the André-Laurendeau Prize in 1992 and the Killam Prize in 2003. He has also served as a visiting professor at various institutions, including the University of Alberta and Paris-I University. His research interests focus on historical epistemology, particularly concerning living theories from the 17th to the 20th centuries and the influence of Leibniz on scientific development. In addition, he has been involved with the interuniversity research center on science and technology since 2007, overseeing numerous graduate theses.

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