Happy birthday! Alain Finkielkraut turns 76 today

The iconic and legendary philosopher turns 76 on Monday, Jun. 30, 2025.

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‘The Defeat of the mind’ author Alain Finkielkraut is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed philosophers of his generation.

Popular philosopher Alain Finkielkraut has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Finkielkraut, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on June 30, 1949, Alain Finkielkraut's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Finkielkraut's not just a great philosopher, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Alain hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alain Finkielkraut as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, Alain, you're the best!

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