Philosophers who died on April 15

Take a focused look at the philosophers who passed away on April 15. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1980 Jean-Paul Sartre

  Jean-Paul Sartre was a renowned French philosopher, playwright, novelist, political activist, biographer, and literary critic, widely recognized as one of the key figures in 20th-century existentialism and phenomenology. [bio]