Philosophy

Jean-Claude Michéa, a country philosopher

By Antoine Bernhard · 12 January 2024

A leading essayist on the French intellectual scene, Jean-Claude Michéa now lives in a remote village in southwest France. A look back at his singular work and career.

Photography

International cattle!

By Bernard Léchot · January 4, 2024

Could we imagine a «Regard Libre» focused on the rural world without featuring the ultimate Swiss icon? But Switzerland doesn’t have a monopoly on cattle. You don’t even have to go as far as India—just think of the United States! And even… Corsica, where they’re actually quite rare.

Switzerland

Michael Hermann: «The countryside feels infantilized by the cities».»

By Nicolas Jutzet · December 30, 2023

Director of the Sotomo Institute, Michael Hermann is Switzerland's most influential political analyst. In this wide-ranging interview, he discusses his 2023 «city-country barometer», analyzing the tensions that are running through the country.