Olavo de Carvalho

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Born: 1947-04-29
Died: 2022-01-24
From: Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.1

Also Known As

Olavo Luiz Pimentel de Carvalho

Biography

Olavo de Carvalho (April 29, 1947 – January 24, 2022) was a Brazilian autodidact philosopher, journalist, and prolific author whose work profoundly impacted Brazil's intellectual landscape. He published over forty books, including notable titles such as A Nova Era e a Revolução Cultural (1994), O Jardim das Aflições (1995), O Imbecil Coletivo (1996), and O Mínimo que Você Precisa Saber para Não Ser um Idiota (2013), which became best-sellers. In 2009, he launched an influential online philosophy course with live lectures spanning epistemology, metaphysics, political science, and cultural critique—engaging over 80,000 students worldwide. A translator and commentator of classical and modern works, Olavo enriched Brazilian intellectual discourse through his writings, journalism, and teachings abroad, remaining one of the most prominent conservative thinkers in the Portuguese-speaking world.

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Awards & Nominations5 won · 0 nominated

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Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco

2019
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Medalha Tiradentes

2011
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Santos-Dumont Merit Medal

2001
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Commander of the National Order of Merit

2000
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Medalha do Pacificador

1999