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Oedipus vex: French philosopher disowns son over novel

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Admin

Jean-Paul Enthoven forgave Raphaël for relationship with Carla Bruni but autobiographical novel too much

Is it possible to know anything, philosophers have pondered for centuries. In the case of two heavyweight French thinkers, the question is more: is it possible to know too much?

A respected French philosopher has publicly disowned his equally famous philosopher son, not for stealing his girlfriend, but for writing a book he claims has left him “heartbroken” and loved ones “drowning in a sea of ingratitude”.

Tall tales: Paris Match explains Sarkozy’s growth spurt in photo

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Admin

After much derision, magazine says 5ft 5in ex-president was on step above wife, Carla Bruni

As soon as this week’s cover of Paris Match magazine featuring Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni was released, the questions began: how was the diminutive former French president seemingly taller than his towering wife?

The front-page photoshoot might have sparked speculation the 64-year-old rightwinger was thinking of a political comeback, coming hot on the heels of his new book called Passions, which has become a summer bestseller.