Luc Ferry

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Philosophy
  • Luc Ferry is a French philosopher and advocate of Secular Humanism.

  • Born in 1951, he holds advanced degrees in philosophy and political science.

  • Ferry has taught at several French universities and served as Minister of Education from 2002 to 2004, overseeing the implementation of France's law on secularism in schools.

  • He has received honorary doctorates and awards for his work in philosophy.

  • Ferry's academic background and political experience inform his writing on the history of Western thought.

  • As a proponent of Secular Humanism, he offers a perspective that engages with both religious and non-religious philosophical traditions while advocating for a secular approach to ethics and meaning.

Books by Luc Ferry