Sartre, Jean Paul
Existentialism Is a Humanism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300115468
- author:
- Sartre, Jean Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.02 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Movements - Existentialism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Existentialism is a Humanism by Jean-Paul Sartre In 1945, Jean-Paul Sartre delivered a lecture that would shape the course of existentialist thought. This book presents a new English translation of his lecture, along with an analysis of Albert Camus's The Stranger, and a discussion of these works by acclaimed Sartre biographer Annie Cohen-Solal. At the heart of Sartre's philosophy lies the concept of freedom. Born into a godless universe, human beings are not defined by any inherent essence, but rather create their own being through the choices they make. This fundamental idea has far-reaching implications, not only for individuals but also for humanity as a whole. Sartre's ideas have had a profound impact on modern thought, and this book provides a unique opportunity to engage with his philosophy in a clear and accessible way.
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