"Simone de Beauvoir: Her Life, Views and Works" Published by BAU Publications

A courageous thinker who represented a discourse that voiced the search for healing the wounds the Second World War had left on people's souls, a brilliant name in the world of literature, a sharp observer who succeeded in moving the women's movement from action to an intellectual plane, and an indefatigable activist:Simone de Beauvoir's complete works have been brought together in a single book, nearly a century after her birth, with commentaries by distinguished academics compiled by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gönül Bakay. Published under the title "Simone de Beauvoir: Her Life, Views and Works"byBahçeşehir University Publications, the book not only aims to introduce the author to younger generations but also sets an example of appreciation by respectfully commemorating her distinguished identity.

Expressing gender distinction with the words "On ne naît pas femme, on le devient" (One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman), the famous thinker Simone de Beauvoir explains that the concept of "masculinity" is a historical idea and that womanhood is a social condition. This statement became a realistic description of the contradictory situation of women, who are assigned the role of "object" in their relationships with men, and one of the key sentences of feminism.

While studying philosophy at the Sorbonne, she met one of the most important thinker-writers of her time, who would also become her life partner:Jean-Paul Sartre. The friendly rivalry between the two, who sat side by side at school, ended with the first prize being awarded toSartresimply because he was a man, even though Simone was better at philosophy. Awarded second place,Simone,  perhaps began her notes on feminismat this very point. AndSimone de Beauvoir, who influenced societies with her ideas, also inspired women all over the world with her courage.

Written by Gönül Bakay and published by Bahçeşehir University Publications, the book on the life, philosophy and works of Simone de Beauvoir, one of the pioneers of the modern women's movement, is available at all bookstores.