Olavo de Carvalho
Known For
Acting
Born
1947-04-29 in Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil
Died
2022-01-24
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.
Most Known For
Congresso Brasil Paralelo
Brazil - The Last Cruzade
as Entrevistado
Miracle
as Olavo de Carvalho
Pátria Educadora
as Entrevistado
The Garden of Afflictions
1964: Brazil between weapons and books
as Himself
The End of Quantum Reality
as Olavo de Carvalho
Nem Tudo se Desfaz
as Self
Olavo Is Right - The Movie
as Self (archive footage)
