Happy birthday! Judith Butler turns 70 today

‘Gender Trouble’ author Judith Butler is celebrating her 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed philosophers of her generation.

Popular philosopher-activist Judith Butler has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Butler, a cultural icon

Born Judith Pamela Butler in Cleveland on February 24, 1956, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Butler's not just a great philosopher, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Judith hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Judith Butler as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 70.

Happy Birthday, Judith, you're the best!

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