Bernard-Henri Lévy Philosopher

Bernard-Henri Lévy (French: [bɛʁnaʁ ɑ̃ʁi levi]; born 5 November 1948) is a French public intellectual and author. Often referred to today in France simply as BHL, he was one of the leaders of the "Nouveaux Philosophes" (New Philosophers) movement in 1976. Since the early 21st century, he has become more well known for his exploration of Islamic militancy. In 2010, The Jerusalem Post named Lévy 45th on a list of the world's 50 most influential Jews.