Antoni Kępiński
Antoni Kępiński | |
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Antoni Kępiński | |
| Born | 16 November 1918 Dolina near Stanisławów |
| Died | 8 June 1972 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Alma mater | Jagiellonian University University of Edinburgh |
| Known for | Information metabolism, axiological psychiatry |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Gold Cross of Merit |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology, Psychiatry |
Antoni Ignacy Tadeusz Kępiński (16 November 1918 – 8 June 1972) was a Polish psychiatrist and philosopher. In his youth he was influenced by Carl Jung's approach. He is known as the originator of concepts like information metabolism (IM) and axiological psychiatry.