Grand entretien with Didier Eribon

Classes, Identities, Trajectories: Sociobiographical Writing and Political theory

This event is co-organised with the French Institute in Prague and the Department of Czech and Comparative Literature. On the occasion of Didier Eribon’s visit to Prague for the “Foucault at 100. Echoes and Encounters in Central and Eastern Europe” conference, this Grand entretien will allow us to trace the roots of his thinking back to Sartre, Beauvoir, Foucault, Bourdieu and other leading figures.

The conversation will be moderated by Josef ŠEBEK (Charles University / CEFRES).

Date : June 2, 2026, 18:00
Location: French Institute in Prague, Kino 35
Language: French (with simultaneous interpretation into Czech)

Please register HERE.
Don’t miss the special screening of the film Return to Reims on Monday, June 1, at 18:00 at Kino 35.

Abstract

The interview will provide an opportunity to discuss the various stages of his work and the many issues he addresses: an exploration of queer and minority issues, the sociology of social classes, reflections on old age, political theory, and the relationships between philosophy, literature and autobiography.
We propose to take as our starting point the interview with Didier Éribon conducted by Geoffroy Huard, entitled Sociobiographie and published last year by Flammarion.