FAQ About Simone de Beauvoir
Was Simone de Beauvoir formally educated in philosophy?
Yes, Simone de Beauvoir was formally educated in philosophy. She studied at the Sorbonne in Paris, where she became one of the youngest people ever to pass the agrégation in philosophy, a highly competitive postgraduate examination in France. This achievement solidified her place as a serious thinker and laid the groundwork for her influential career in philosophy and literature.
