The Philosophy of Existentialism: Selected Essays
โ Scribed by Jean-Paul Sartre
- Publisher
- Philosophical Library / Open Road
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 294 KB
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
A collection of essays by Jean-Paul Sartre that touch upon the subject of existentialism by looking at aesthetics, emotions, writing, phenomenology, and perception The Philosophy of Existentialism collects representative essays on Jean-Paul Sartre's pioneering subject: existentialism. Beginning with a thoughtful introduction by fellow French philosopher Jean Wahl, this worklooks at existentialism through several lenses, exploring topics such as the emotions, imagination, nothingness, freedom, responsibility, and the desire to be God. By providing exposition on a variety of subjects, The Philosophy of Existentialism is a valuable introduction to Sartre's ideas.
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