Jean-Toussaint Desanti

French philosopher (1914–2002)
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Jean-Toussaint Desanti

Summary

Jean-Toussaint Desanti is a human[1]. Born in Ajaccio[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1914[3]. He passed away in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 20, 2002[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti's place of birth was Ajaccio[2].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti died in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti was born on October 8, 1914[3].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti died on January 20, 2002[5].
  • Among Jean-Toussaint Desanti's spouses was Dominique Desanti[9].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[11].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti's doctoral advisor was Jean Cavaillès[12].
  • A notable student of Jean-Toussaint Desanti was Michel Foucault[13].
  • A notable student of Jean-Toussaint Desanti was Jean-Michel Vappereau[14].
  • A notable student of Jean-Toussaint Desanti was Jean-Gérard Bursztein[15].
  • A notable student of Jean-Toussaint Desanti was Louis Althusser[16].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti is recorded as male[17].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti was affiliated with the French Communist Party[19].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti supervised Souleymane Bachir Diagne as a doctoral student[20].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti supervised Fabrice Pataut as a doctoral student[21].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti supervised Daniel Roche as a doctoral student[22].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti supervised François de Gandt as a doctoral student[23].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti supervised Jean-Joseph Goux as a doctoral student[24].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti supervised Nicole Parfait as a doctoral student[25].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti supervised Pierre Pellegrin as a doctoral student[26].
  • Jean-Toussaint Desanti supervised Philippe de Rouilhan as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jean-Toussaint Desanti's place of birth was Ajaccio[2]. He was born on October 8, 1914[3].

Education

Jean-Toussaint Desanti was educated at École Normale Supérieure[11]. His doctoral advisor was Jean Cavaillès[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. Notable students include Michel Foucault[13], Jean-Michel Vappereau[14], Jean-Gérard Bursztein[15], and Louis Althusser[16]. Doctoral students include Souleymane Bachir Diagne[20], a university teacher[28], b. 1955[29], of Senegal[30], awarded the Dagnan-Bouveret Prize[31], specialised in philosophy[32]; Fabrice Pataut[21], a philosopher[33], b. 1957[34], of France[35]; Daniel Roche[22], a historian[36], 1935–2023[37], of France[38], awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit[39], specialised in history[40]; François de Gandt[23], a philosopher[41], b. 1947[42], of France[43]; Jean-Joseph Goux[24], a philosopher[44], b. 1943[45], of France[46]; and Nicole Parfait[25].

Personal Life

Among Jean-Toussaint Desanti's spouses was Dominique Desanti[9]. He was affiliated with the French Communist Party[19].

Death and Burial

Jean-Toussaint Desanti died on January 20, 2002[5]. He passed away in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-Toussaint Desanti ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

He has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[49], an anthropologist[50], 1926–1984[51], of France[52], specialised in philosophy[53] and Gilbert Simondon[54], a philosopher[55], 1924–1989[56], of France[57].

His notable doctoral advisees include Jacques Derrida[58], a philosopher[59], 1930–2004[60], of France[61], awarded the Theodor W. Adorno Award[62], specialised in philosophy of language[63]; Jacques Rancière[64], a philosopher[65], b. 1940[66], of France[67], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[68], specialised in philosophy[69]; Souleymane Bachir Diagne[70], a university teacher[71], b. 1955[72], of Senegal[73], awarded the Dagnan-Bouveret Prize[74], specialised in philosophy[75]; Daniel Roche[76], a historian[77], 1935–2023[78], of France[79], awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit[80], specialised in history[81]; and Philippe Nemo[82].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Toussaint Desanti born?

Jean-Toussaint Desanti's place of birth was Ajaccio[2].

Where did Jean-Toussaint Desanti die?

Jean-Toussaint Desanti died in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Jean-Toussaint Desanti married to?

Jean-Toussaint Desanti's spouses include Dominique Desanti[9].

What did Jean-Toussaint Desanti do for work?

Jean-Toussaint Desanti worked as philosopher[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Jean-Toussaint Desanti go to school?

Jean-Toussaint Desanti was educated at École Normale Supérieure[11].

Who did Jean-Toussaint Desanti influence?

Jean-Toussaint Desanti has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[49] and Gilbert Simondon[54].

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  1. 3d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Doctoral student Souleymane Bachir Diagne, Fabrice Pataut, Daniel Roche +13
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  3. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at École Normale Supérieure
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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    Family name Desanti
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