Michel Serres

September 1, 1930 — Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, France

Michel Serres (1930–2019) was a French philosopher, theorist and writer. His works are notable for discussing subjects like death, angels, and time. They are also noted for incorporating prose and multifaceted perspectives. Serres had a unique approach to translating his works from accounts rather than from authoritative singular translations. Serres was elected to the Académie française in 1990.