Encounter With Nothingness - An Essay on Existentialism

This book, first published in 1951, discusses the fundamental concepts which have crystallized around the fatal 'crisis'. It proceeds by critically examining the theories which, from Kierkegaard to Heidegger, Sartre and their associates, have placed Existentialism in the focus of philosophical thought.

List of contents

1. What is Existence? 2. Nothingness Astir 3. Estrangement 4. Subjective Truth 5. Gravediggers at Work 6. Condemned to be Free 7. The Crisis of the Drama 8. Illumination through Anguish 9. Beyond Crisis

About the author

Helmut Kuhn

Summary

This book, first published in 1951, discusses the fundamental concepts which have crystallized around the fatal ‘crisis’. It proceeds by critically examining the theories which, from Kierkegaard to Heidegger, Sartre and their associates, have placed Existentialism in the focus of philosophical thought.

Product details

• Authors: Helmut Kuhn, Kuhn Helmut
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780367151683
• ISBN: 978-0-367-15168-3
• No. of pages: 194
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Existentialism
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / General, Phenomenology & Existentialism, Phenomenology and Existentialism