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Élisabeth Badinter was born on March 5, 1944 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine, France. Élisabeth Badinter is credited as a philosopher, historian and docent. The age as of 2026 is 82. Schooling on record includes University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne. Recorded honors include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres (2007), Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit (2011) and Grand prix de littérature de la SGDL (2024).
My Take
Élisabeth Badinter interests me because she questions feelings we treat as natural. The French philosopher and historian argued that maternal love is not pure instinct but a sentiment shaped across history, and that single provocation reframes everything around motherhood. I admire that she pairs feminism with Enlightenment rationalism and universalism, advocating a deliberately moderate position rather than the loudest one. That balance is harder than it looks and easy to misread. Honored with the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, she embodies thinking as a form of cultivation. I find writers who interrogate the obvious far braver than those who merely affirm it.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Élisabeth Badinter
- Name (Japanese)
- エリザベット・バダンテール
- Reading
- えりざべっと・ばだんてーる
- Born
- March 5, 1944 (age 82)
- Origin
- Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine, France
- Occupation
- philosopher / historian / docent / women's rights activist / author
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 2011 Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit
- 2024 Grand prix de littérature de la SGDL
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Die Mutterliebe. Geschichte eines Gefühls vom 17. Jahrhundert bis heute |
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5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Élisabeth Badinter born?
Born March 5, 1944 (age 82).
Where is Élisabeth Badinter from?
Élisabeth Badinter is from Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine, France.
What does Élisabeth Badinter do?
Élisabeth Badinter works as philosopher, historian, docent, women's rights activist, author.
What is Élisabeth Badinter known for?
Notable works include Die Mutterliebe. Geschichte eines Gefühls vom 17. Jahrhundert bis heute.
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