Our Association

The fondation of the Association of Friends of Gaston Bachelard in 1984 coincided with the celebration of the centenary of the birth of the philosopher in Bar-sur-Aube . Dr. Daniel Giroux, friend and pupil of the philosopher, has chaired since its foundation until 1996. Faithful to his champenoises roots, the Association has kept its headquarters in Bar-sur-Aube. It further developed, since 1997, an active Dijon pole that works closely with Bachelard Centre of the University of Burgundy.

Following the general meeting on 19 January 2013, due to the internationalization of its members and its constant commitment to research around the thought and work of Gaston Bachelard, whether by its publications (Bulletin and Newsletter) or through its support for academic meetings, the association is now called International Association Gaston Bachelard, without affecting the organization, the nature and mission of the association.

The objectives of the Association, as defined in Article 2 of the bylaws remain unchanged:

ORGANIZATION:

Jean-Jacques WUNENBURGER President
Jean LIBIS, Vice President
Marie-Françoise CONRAD, Secretary
Maria Theresa Gorin, Treasurer
Julien Lamy, responsible for the website

Iconographic and bibliographic collection, which involved the Association is already filed in the Municipal Library of Bar-sur-Aube.

Alongside this conservation activity and documentation, the Association encourages, through the support of its members or its financial participation, the holding of seminars and the publication of research on the work of Gaston Bachelard.

It diffuses since 1999 a free annual newsletter that can publish short studies. It also diffuse since 2009 Cogitamus to its members, a bi-annual newsletter Bachelard information (publications, symposia, lectures, etc.).