Julien Benda

1867 - 1956

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country of citizenship: France

native language: French

languages spoken, written or signed: French

educated at: École Centrale Paris, Faculty of Arts of Paris, Lycée Charlemagne

occupation: philosopher, writer, critic

award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour

Julien Benda (French: [ʒyljɛ̃ bɛ̃da]; 26 December 1867 – 7 June 1956) was a French philosopher and novelist, known as an essayist and cultural critic. He is best known for his short book, La Trahison des Clercs from 1927 (The Treason of the Intellectuals or The Betrayal by the Intellectuals). Source: Wikipedia (en)