Theorist

Michael Polanyi

1891–1976 epistemology / philosophy of science

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Details

Nationality: Hungarian-British

Connections

authored The Tacit Dimension
proposed Tacit Knowledge
influenced Christopher Alexander

Sources

Polanyi, M. The Tacit Dimension. Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1966.

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First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Michael Polanyi." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theorist/michael-polanyi/. Accessed September 1, 2026.