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Born on January 3, 1951 in Colombes, Seine, France, Luc Ferry is a philosopher, political scientist and politician. That puts Luc Ferry at 75 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV. Listed accolades include Prix Médicis essai (1992), Commander of the National Order of Merit (2011) and “Today” Prize (2006).
My Take
Luc Ferry interests me because he refuses to stay in any single lane. A philosopher and proponent of secular humanism, he also served as France's Minister of National Education under Chirac and even wrote comics. That range is exactly what I want from a public intellectual: someone who steps out of the ivory tower and into the messy arena of politics and popular culture. Winning the Prix Médicis essai shows the substance is real, not just showmanship. I have always believed the smartest people should be in the street, not hiding in seminar rooms, so Ferry's willingness to translate big ideas for ordinary readers wins me over completely.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Luc Ferry
- Name (Japanese)
- リュック・フェリー
- Reading
- りゅっく・ふぇりー
- Born
- January 3, 1951 (age 75)
- Origin
- Colombes, Seine, France
- Occupation
- philosopher / political scientist / politician / university teacher / comics writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV
Awards & achievements
- 1992 Prix Médicis essai
- 2011 Commander of the National Order of Merit
- 2006 “Today” Prize
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Luc Ferry born?
Luc Ferry was born on January 3, 1951 and is 75 years old.
Where is Luc Ferry from?
Luc Ferry is from Colombes, Seine, France.
What does Luc Ferry do?
Luc Ferry works as philosopher, political scientist, politician, university teacher, comics writer.
Where did Luc Ferry study?
Luc Ferry attended Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV.
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