Étienne de La Boétie

French philosopher and statesman

Étienne de La Boétie was a French philosopher, lawyer, and statesman. He was born in 1530 in the village of La Boétie, near the city of Dijon, France. La Boétie studied law and philosophy in Paris and later became a diplomat for the French king. He is best known for his philosophical works, particularly 'La Salade' (The Salad) and 'Discours sur la liberté des anciens et des modernes' (Discourse on the Liberty of the...