How to Keep Life from Becoming a Parody of Itself: Simone de Beauvoir on the Art of Growing Older
The Marginalian • 2/13/2026
Summary
Simone de Beauvoir discusses the importance of maintaining strong passions in old age to avoid becoming self-absorbed. She emphasizes that these passions can help prevent life from becoming a parody of itself.
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