| Sartre: A Guide for the Perplexed Contributor(s): Cox, Gary (Author) |
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ISBN: 082648705X ISBN-13: 9780826487056 Publisher: Continnuum-3PL OUR PRICE: $217.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern - Philosophy | Movements - Existentialism - Philosophy | Movements - Phenomenology |
| Dewey: 194 |
| LCCN: 2005022372 |
| Series: Guides for the Perplexed |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.87 lbs) 194 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jean-Paul Sartre in one of the most widely read and important of twentieth-century philosophers, an iconic figure, whose ideas and writings continue to resonate. A confident understanding of Sartre is essential for students of Continental philosophy. Sartre: A Guide for the Perplexed is an illuminating and comprehensive introduction to the work of this major twentieth-century thinker. It identifies the four key themes that run through Sartre's writings - consciousness, freedom, bad faith and authenticity. It explores each theme in detail, building up a clear and thorough overview of Sartre's philosophy in its entirety. Anyone required to read Sartre will find this thematic account of his work an invaluable companion to study. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cox, Gary: - Gary Cox has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham, UK, where he is also an Honorary Research Fellow. |