Beauvoir, Simone De
The Ethics of Ambiguity
- ISBN 13:
- 9781504054225
- author:
- Beauvoir, Simone De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Open Road Media
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.5 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Feminism & Feminist Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Ethics of Ambiguity by Simone de Beauvoir In this foundational work of existentialist philosophy, Simone de Beauvoir presents a radical argument for ethical responsibility and freedom. She explores the concept of "ways of being" and how individuals can overcome their deficiencies to live up to the responsibilities of freedom. De Beauvoir's central idea is that true freedom requires individuals to battle against the choices and activities of those who suppress it. This concise yet thorough examination of existence and what it means to be human remains a powerful and thought-provoking work. First published in 1947, The Ethics of Ambiguity is a seminal text that has shaped feminist and existential thought. Its enduring relevance makes it a valuable addition to any philosophical or feminist studies collection.