西蒙．德．波娃(Simone De Beauvoir)

About the Author

Simone de Beauvoir, the pioneering French existentialist philosopher and feminist icon, was born in 1908 in Paris and became one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. A key figure in the existentialist movement alongside her lifelong partner Jean-Paul Sartre, she explored themes of freedom, identity, and oppression in her groundbreaking works. Her seminal feminist treatise, 'The Second Sex' (第二性（唯一法文直譯經典中文全譯本，三冊典藏版）), revolutionized gender studies by dissecting the historical and cultural subjugation of women, arguing that one is not born, but rather becomes, a woman. De Beauvoir's incisive prose and philosophical depth continue to inspire generations, challenging societal norms and advocating for women's emancipation across literature, ethics, and autobiography.