Catherine Malabou – French philosopher, known for her research in the fields of deconstruction, neuroscience, and contemporary European philosophy. Born in 1959, she studied in Paris under Jacques Derrida, which greatly influenced her thinking. The main theme of her work is the concept of plasticity – the ability of consciousness, language, and social structures to change under the influence of external factors.
She explores the connection between Hegel's philosophy, psychoanalysis, and neurobiology, rethinking the concepts of subjectivity and identity. Her key works include: "The Future of Hegel", "What to do with our brain?" and "Erase the pleasure" Malabu teaches at European and American universities, and her ideas continue to influence contemporary philosophical thought.