Simone de Beauvoir
French existentialist philosopher and writer
ποΈJanuary 9, 1908 - April 14, 1986
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πBiography
Simone de Beauvoir was a French existentialist philosopher, writer, social theorist, and feminist activist. She is best known for her 1949 treatise 'The Second Sex', a foundational text of contemporary feminism.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Author of 'The Second Sex'
- β¦Won the Prix Goncourt
- β¦Foundational figure in modern feminism
π¬Famous Quotes
"One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.
"To will oneself free is also to will others free.
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