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André Glucksmann

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André Glucksmann · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

French philosopher, prominent 'Nouveau Philosophe' and critic of totalitarianism (Les Maîtres penseurs).

When

1937, Boulogne-Billancourt, France — 2015, Paris, France

Where

France

Biography

André Glucksmann is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — French philosopher, prominent 'Nouveau Philosophe' and critic of totalitarianism (Les Maîtres penseurs).

How & why

André Glucksmann was a French philosopher, a leading figure of the 'Nouveaux Philosophes', whose books Les Maîtres penseurs and La Cuisinière et le mangeur d'hommes broke with Marxism and denounced totalitarianism. He was Jewish, the son of Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants, and his parents were active in anti-Nazi resistance. His work shaped French intellectual debate in the late 20th century.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Glucksmann

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French philosopher, prominent 'Nouveau Philosophe' and critic of totalitarianism (Les Maîtres penseurs).

1977

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Glucksmann