Alain Finkielkraut, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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‘The Defeat of the mind’ author among finalists for TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year?

According to a well-informed source, the author of the Defeat of the mind and the New Love Disorder Alain Finkielkraut is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the philosopher's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 21/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Finkielkraut for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 75-year-old philosopher, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Finkielkraut so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the philosopher have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Paris Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Paris (Alain Finkielkraut's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the philosopher was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Alain Finkielkraut Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 20 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveAlain”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 20 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Alain Finkielkraut?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 20 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Alain Finkielkraut?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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