Souleymane Bachir Diagne
Souleymane Bachir Diagne, born in Senegal in 1955, is a prominent philosopher and academic known for his work in the fields of philosophy and cultural studies. He studied at the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris, where he was influenced by notable philosophers such as Louis Althusser and Jacques Derrida. Since 2008, he has been a professor at Columbia University in New York, where he engages with contemporary philosophical issues, particularly regarding identity and universalism. Diagne's insights have become increasingly relevant in discussions about education and identity politics in the context of global challenges.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Souleymane Bachir Diagne is scheduled to give a talk at the conclusion of the event.
La Nocturne philosophique de Casablanca interroge l’ambivalence des passions contemporaines
Morocco· 2026-02-13
Souleymane Bachir Diagne is a major figure in the international intellectual scene and will close the event.
Survivre par la pensée : Casablanca et Rabat prolongent les «Rendez-vous de la Philosophie»Morocco· 2026-02-12
Souleymane Bachir Diagne has read Henri Bergson from a postcolonial perspective.
« Histoire (dé)coloniale de la philosophie française », de Thierry Hoquet : des philosophes contre le colonialisme
France· 2025-06-22
Souleymane Bachir Diagne is well-positioned to observe Donald Trump's decisions on education and his positions on Africa.
Souleymane Bachir Diagne, philosophe : « Notre époque est marquée par un repli identitaire généralisé, l’universalisme est mort de sa belle mort »France· 2025-03-25