Teilhard de Chardin,
Pierre 1881-1955; Fr. paleontologist, geologist, & philosopher
See Teilhard de Chardin in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(tā-yärˈ də shär-dăɴˈ), Pierre 1881-1955.
French priest, paleontologist, and philosopher who maintained that the universe and humankind are evolving toward a perfect state. His written works include The Phenomenon of Man (first published 1955).