Simone de Beauvoir's early experiences significantly shaped her philosophical outlook, particularly concerning existentialism and feminism. Raised in a conservative family, she often questioned traditional gender roles and societal expectations. Her education at Sorbonne exposed her to influential thinkers like Jean-Paul Sartre and prompted her exploration of freedom and identity in her work. De Beauvoir's personal struggle with patriarchy and her relationships informed her groundbreaking text "The Second Sex," emphasizing the necessity of women's liberation and agency. Her philosophical ideas continue to inspire feminist thought and discourse today.