Paris Descartes University

Paris Descartes University (pronunciation: /pærɪs dɛskɑːrt/), also known as Paris V, was a leading French university located in Paris. It was one of the inheritors of the University of Paris (often referred as the Sorbonne), which ceased to exist in 1970.

Etymology

The university was named after René Descartes, a notable French philosopher. The term "Paris V" refers to the fact that it was the fifth "academic unit" created after the dissolution of the University of Paris.

History

Paris Descartes University was established in 1971 following the division of the University of Paris. It was one of the seven universities created from the original thirteen faculties of the University of Paris. The university was known for its teaching in law, economics, social sciences, and human sciences.

In 2020, Paris Descartes University merged with Paris Diderot University and the Institute of Physics of the Globe of Paris to form the University of Paris.

Related Terms

University of Paris: The original university from which Paris Descartes University was created.
René Descartes: The French philosopher after whom the university was named.
Paris Diderot University: One of the universities with which Paris Descartes University merged to form the new University of Paris.
Institute of Physics of the Globe of Paris: An associated institution that also merged to form the new University of Paris.

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