Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2012
• Invested on: December 13, 2013

Jean Grondin is one of our most distinguished philosophers on the global stage. A professor at UniversitÚ de MontrÚal, he is considered the leading advocate for the work of German philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer. He is renowned for his original research into metaphysicsùthe science of the principles of beingùand hermeneutics, the study and practice of interpretation. His works are considered authoritative, and his frequently cited writings have been translated into some 15 languages. Moreover, this multilingual professor has been invited to several foreign universities and is esteemed as an extraordinary educator.