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Gérard de Cortanze's Political Biography of Philippe Sollers

publication · 2026-04-23

Gérard de Cortanze has authored a political biography of Philippe Sollers titled 'Philippe Sollers ou la Volonté de bonheur'. The biography explores Sollers' personality as both a man and a thinker, with particular reference to Martin Heidegger. The work is discussed in the context of Sollers' own writing 'L'éloge de l'infini', which evokes Heidegger's influence.

Key facts

  • Gérard de Cortanze wrote a political biography of Philippe Sollers.
  • The biography is titled 'Philippe Sollers ou la Volonté de bonheur'.
  • The biography discusses Sollers' personality as a man and thinker.
  • Martin Heidegger is referenced in relation to Sollers.
  • Sollers' work 'L'éloge de l'infini' evokes Heidegger.
  • The article was published on artpress.com in 2001.
  • The source is from the May 1, 2001 issue of artpress.

Entities

Artists

  • Philippe Sollers
  • Gérard de Cortanze
  • Martin Heidegger

Institutions

  • artpress

Sources