About Marc Sautet
Lived 1947 – 1998 (aged 51). Marc Sautet was a French translator, philosopher and writer.
Philosophy cafe
Sautet, who has sometimes been labeled the "modern Socrates," wished to recreate the agora - the Athens marketplace where Athenian philosophers and the general public met for social gatherings and talks. The rules of his Café Philosophique, also referred to as "cafés-philos", were that the speaker was to talk to everyone at all times, not to any individual. The speaker was not to be an expert on any subject and one person (probably the moderator) was to pick the topic of discussion.
Spin-off cafes
Café Scientifique, started in 1998, is based on the Sautet's concept.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Marc Sautet?
French philosopher (1947–1998)
When was Marc Sautet born?
Marc Sautet was born on 25 February 1947 in Beaumont-le-Roger.
When did Marc Sautet die?
Marc Sautet died on 3 March 1998 in Paris.
What was Marc Sautet's occupation?
Marc Sautet was a translator, philosopher and writer.
What nationality was Marc Sautet?
Marc Sautet was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marc Sautet. https://biography.guide/marc-sautet/
MLA: "Marc Sautet." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marc-sautet/.
Chicago: "Marc Sautet." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marc-sautet/.
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