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Jean-Paul Sartre
(1905 - 1980)
French philosopher and author, Nobel Prize laureate
French philosopher and author
Nobel Prize laureate
French philosopher, playwright, and novelist who pioneered existentialism and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, which he declined.
Jean-Paul Sartre was born in 1905 in Paris and became one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century. A leading figure in existentialism, he explored themes of freedom, responsibility, and the human condition in works such as Being and Nothingness and No Exit. Sartre also wrote novels like Nausea and engaged with political movements, supporting anti-colonial causes and socialist ideas. In 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature but refused the honor, citing his opposition to institutional recognition. He co-founded the literary journal Les Temps Modernes and maintained an active public intellectual role throughout his life. Sartre's lifelong partnership with Simone de Beauvoir influenced both his personal and philosophical pursuits. His writings on absurdity and authenticity continue to shape modern thought in philosophy, literature, and critical theory. He died in 1980, leaving a lasting legacy across multiple disciplines.
Jean-Paul Sartre
Nobel Prize