Essays In Existentialism
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A landmark collection in twentieth-century thought, Essays in Existentialism gathers some of Jean-Paul Sartre's most important philosophical writings into a single, accessible volume. Sartre argues with characteristic rigour that existence precedes essence — that human beings are not born with a predetermined purpose, but rather create meaning through their own choices and actions. The anthology presents key texts including Existentialism is a Humanism, illuminating Sartre's core ideas about freedom, responsibility, anguish, and bad faith. Written with the intellectual intensity that made Sartre one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era, these essays chart the terrain of a philosophy that reshaped literature, politics, and culture across the globe. An essential starting point for anyone seeking to understand existentialism from its most defining voice.
Author: Jean-Paul Sartre
Format: Paperback
Published: 1979, Citadel Press
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback with moderate cover wear and light creasing to edges. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: Price stamp on fep. Binding condition: Binding intact.
A landmark collection in twentieth-century thought, Essays in Existentialism gathers some of Jean-Paul Sartre's most important philosophical writings into a single, accessible volume. Sartre argues with characteristic rigour that existence precedes essence — that human beings are not born with a predetermined purpose, but rather create meaning through their own choices and actions. The anthology presents key texts including Existentialism is a Humanism, illuminating Sartre's core ideas about freedom, responsibility, anguish, and bad faith. Written with the intellectual intensity that made Sartre one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era, these essays chart the terrain of a philosophy that reshaped literature, politics, and culture across the globe. An essential starting point for anyone seeking to understand existentialism from its most defining voice.