Philosopher Pere Lluís Font wins prestigious Catalan literary award

The philosopher Pere Lluís Font (Pujalt, 1934) has won the 57th Catalan Literature Honorary Award on Wednesday.

The Catalan theologian and translator has been recognized by civic cultural group Òmnium Cultural for his contribution to the field of philosophy in the Catalan language and for having been an editor and "enhancer" of philosophy in the Catalan language in the European sphere.

In the academic field, Font has contributed to the teaching of philosophy in Catalan to new generations, has created a philosophical language in Catalan, while the award also aims to highlight his humanism and active devotion to civic interests and causes.

As winner of the Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes, as the award is known in Catalan, he will receive €20,000 and will collect the award during an event on June 2 at the Palau de la Música Catalana.

Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes

The Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes was initiated by Catalan cultural association Òmnium Cultural in 1969, during Francoism. It is awarded annually to a person for their literary or scientific work in the Catalan language and for the importance of their contribution to the cultural life to the Catalan-speaking world.

The winners in recent years include Quim Monzó, Marta Pessarrodona, Enric Casasses, Maria Barbal and Antònia Vicens.