About Simone de Beauvoir
Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) was a renowned French existentialist philosopher, writer, and feminist known for her groundbreaking work, "The Second Sex," published in 1949, which challenged the traditional roles of women in society and laid the foundations for modern feminist theory. A prominent intellectual figure, she was also a close associate of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, and her insights on freedom, existentialism, and ethics continue to influence contemporary thought. Through her novels, essays, and philosophical works, de Beauvoir explored themes of identity, liberation, and the human condition.
