Barbara Cassin

Barbara Cassin

French philologist and philosopher.
Date of Birth: 24.10.1947
Country: France

Content:
  1. Françoise Dastur: A Renowned French Scholar
  2. Philological Explorations
  3. Academic Affiliations and Collaboration
  4. Magnum Opus: "The European Dictionary of Philosophical Languages"

Françoise Dastur: A Renowned French Scholar

Education and Influences

Françoise Dastur, a distinguished French philosopher and philologist, pursued her academic journey under the guidance of eminent scholars such as Michel Deguy, Jean Beaufret, and Jean Bollack. Notably, she attended Martin Heidegger's seminars in Thor, organized by the renowned poet René Char.

Philological Explorations

Dastur's research centers around the philosophical significance of language, particularly in ancient Greek philosophy. Her profound understanding of the pre-Socratics, Sophists, and Aristotle has led to acclaimed translations of Parmenides, Aristotle, Hannah Arendt, and Peter Szondi.

Academic Affiliations and Collaboration

As a researcher at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), Dastur is affiliated with the University of Paris IV Sorbonne. Her collaboration with philosopher Alain Badiou has resulted in a distinguished series on philosophy, "Ouvertures," published by the renowned Parisian publishing house Fayard.

Magnum Opus: "The European Dictionary of Philosophical Languages"

Dastur's most significant academic contribution is "The European Dictionary of Philosophical Languages," published in 2004. This monumental work, conceived and edited by Dastur, explores the multifaceted nature of philosophical discourse across languages. Its Russian translation is currently in progress.

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