Simone de Beauvoir: Life, Legacy and Controversies, Episode 528

Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Annie Sargent

History, Art, Lifestyle, Travel, Paris, Places & Travel, Culture, Tour, Language, Monuments, Society & Culture, Visit, France

4.6 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 12 January 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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What makes Simone de Beauvoir one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century? In this episode of Join Us in France, titled Simone de Beauvoir: Life, Legacy, and Controversies, host Annie Sargent and guest Elyse Rivin delve into the extraordinary life of this feminist icon, philosopher, and writer. Whether you’ve read her groundbreaking work The Second Sex or are curious about her impact on women’s rights and existential philosophy, this episode offers something for everyone.

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Annie and Elyse explore de Beauvoir’s early life in a conservative Catholic family, her intellectual partnership with Jean-Paul Sartre, and her rise as a leading voice in feminist thought. They discuss her prolific writing, including her acclaimed novels and controversial essays, and how her work challenged societal norms about women, equality, and freedom. From her intellectual pursuits to her complex personal life, Simone de Beauvoir’s story is as inspiring as it is thought-provoking.

This episode also touches on de Beauvoir’s political views, her role in post-World War II intellectual circles, and her lasting influence on modern feminism. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a fan of French culture, this conversation will give you fresh insights into a truly remarkable figure.

Don’t miss this engaging episode. Tune in to learn more about Simone de Beauvoir’s legacy and discover why her ideas still resonate today. Listen now!

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0:00.0	This is Join us in France, episode 528, 528. Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent and join us in France, episode 528, 528.
0:22.2	Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent, and join us in France is the podcast where we take a
0:26.6	conversational journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France.
0:31.7	Today, I bring you a conversation with Elise Riven of Toulouse's guided walks about
0:36.8	Simone de Beauvoir.
0:39.0	Discover the fascinating life of this pioneering feminist, writer and intellectual,
0:44.5	who challenged societal norms and left an indelible mark on women's rights and philosophy.
0:51.4	She's been turned into a bit of a bogeyman by some,
0:54.4	but you'll see that she made a lot of sense.
0:57.5	This podcast is supported by donors and listeners
0:59.8	who buy my tours and services,
1:01.6	including my itinerary consult service,
1:04.3	my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the VoiceMap app,
1:07.9	or take a day trip with me around the southwest of France in my electric
1:12.4	car. You can browse all of that at my boutique, join us in France.com for a slash boutique.
1:18.5	Patreon supporters get new episodes as soon as they are ready and add free. If that sounds good to you,
1:24.7	be like them. Follow the link in the show notes.
1:28.0	For the magazine part of the podcast, after my chat with Elise today,
1:31.5	I'll discuss the changes to rental rules that took effect in France on January 1st, 2025.
1:39.2	They represent a significant shift that could affect your travel experience going forward, so I thought you'd like to know.
1:50.4	Hello, Elise.
1:57.0	We have a fantastic topic today, someone that I didn't know that much about.
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