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Kate Kirkpatrick
Philosopher and biographer of Simone de Beauvoir, author of Becoming Beauvoir, specializing in Beauvoir's life, writings, and philosophical originality.
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Jul 8, 2019
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Kate Kirkpatrick on the life and work of Simone de Beauvoir
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Kate Kirkpatrick, a philosopher and biographer of Simone de Beauvoir, offers fresh insights into Beauvoir's life and work. She challenges the stereotype of Beauvoir simply as Sartre's existentialist echo, emphasizing her originality. Kirkpatrick discusses Beauvoir's early influences, the nuances in translating her ideas, and her extensive correspondence with readers. She explores Beauvoir's critique of Sartrean freedom and highlights the reciprocal nature of her relationship with Sartre, shedding light on the importance of biography in understanding her philosophy.
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