Philosophy: Is France falling behind in the race for ideas?

There are few countries around the world where philosophers make household names. France is one of them, and it's seen to have a rich philosophical tradition. But nowadays, are Europe and France running out of ideas?

There are growing fears the golden age of French philosophy is over and that France's role as a laboratory of ideas is coming to an end. Is France losing a war of ideas? And if so, what are the consequences?
 

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