Laruelle, François

François Laruelle is a French philosopher and cultural critic. He is known for his work on the concept of 'non-philosophy' and has written extensively on the relationship between philosophy and politics. Laruelle has taught at several universities, including the University of Paris and the University of California, Los Angeles. He is also a prominent public intellectual and has written for several major publications, including Le Monde and The Guardian. Laruelle was born in Paris, France, and is fluent in multiple languages. He is currently a professor at the University of Paris.