Sartre

Jean-Paul Sartre was one of the greatest philosophers of the Twentieth century. This comprehensive, clear introduction unpacks and explains Sartre's philosophy, covering all the key topics. An indispensable introduction to Sartre's philosophy, and also useful to those in related disciplines such as politics, sociology, literature, religion and French studies.

List of contents

1. Life, Works, and Influences 2. Consciousness, Intentionality, and Perception 3. Consciousness and Self-Consciousness 4. The Autobiographical Ego 5. The Emotions 6. The Imagination and the Imaginary 7. Negation, Nothingness, and Bad Faith 8. Contingency, Embodiment, and Facticity 9. Concrete Relations with Others: Dirty Looks and S&M 10. Freedom, Anguish, and Futility: The Useless Passion and the Desire to be god 11. The Problems of Ethics 12. Sartre's Legacies. Glossary Index

Summary

Jean-Paul Sartre was one of the greatest philosophers of the Twentieth century. This comprehensive, clear introduction unpacks and explains Sartre's philosophy, covering all the key topics. An indispensable introduction to Sartre's philosophy, and also useful to those in related disciplines such as politics, sociology, literature, religion and French studies.

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth Williford, Kenneth (University of Texas - Arlingto Williford, Kenneth (University of Texas - Arlington Williford, Kenneth (University of Texas At Arlingt Williford, Williford Kenneth
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 31.01.2021, delayed
• EAN: 9781138943803
• ISBN: 978-1-138-94380-3
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: The Routledge Philosophers
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, PHILOSOPHY / Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Phenomenology, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Existentialism, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Literature: history & criticism, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Phenomenology & Existentialism, Literature: history and criticism, Phenomenology and Existentialism