Starting with Sartre

Zusammenfassung Jean-Paul Sartre is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential philosophers and writers of the twentieth century. This book introduces the life and work of this significant thinker. It leads the reader through an overview of the development of his thought, resulting in an understanding of the roots of his philosophical concerns.

List of contents

Acknowledgements\1. Introduction\2. Socratic Inspiration\3. The Importance of Descartes\4. The Human Condition\5. Relations with Others and Authentic Existence\6. Being For and Against Others\7. The Weight of Immanuel Kan\8. Sartre's Lasting Legacy \Further Reading\Bibliography\Index

About the author

Gail Linsenbard teaches philosophy at New York University, USA.

Product details

• Authors: Tony Fry, Gail Linsenbard
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.2010
• EAN: 9781847065278
• ISBN: 978-1-84706-527-8
• No. of pages: 136
• Series: Starting With... (Continuum Ha; Starting with…; Starting With... (Continuum Ha
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy, Western philosophy from c 1800, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought