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François Jullien's New Ethics: 'Vivre en existant'

publication · 2026-04-24

Philosopher and sinologist François Jullien has published 'Vivre en existant. Une nouvelle éthique' with Gallimard in the 'La bibliothèque des idées' collection. The book, reviewed in artpress n°434 (June 2016, p. 80), lays the groundwork for a new ethics. Jullien is known for major works such as 'Un sage est sans idée' (Seuil, 1998). The review appeared in the June 2016 issue of artpress.

Key facts

  • François Jullien published 'Vivre en existant. Une nouvelle éthique'
  • Publisher: Gallimard, collection 'La bibliothèque des idées'
  • Reviewed in artpress n°434, June 2016, page 80
  • Jullien is a philosopher and sinologist
  • Previous major work: 'Un sage est sans idée' (Seuil, 1998)
  • The book proposes a new ethical framework

Entities

Artists

  • François Jullien

Institutions

  • Gallimard
  • Seuil
  • artpress

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