More than ever philosophy is necessary to help us acquire discernment and a critical mind. Writer and philosopher Jérôme Vermer studies literary creation through the lens of phenomenology. He is the author of the best-selling Philocomix series (Éditions Rue de Sèvres), translated into seven languages. His various works build bridges between the academic world and the general public, with a rigorous approach that is often praised by critics. This French guest lecture takes place within the framework of Julie Bertone’s Pratique du Français 1 for students from the Multilingual Bachelor.