Product Description

This text provides an accessible, student-centred guide to both the set text "Existentialism and Humanism" and to the broader existentialist philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre. It is suitable for both A Level and HE philosophy students. The book features a biographical introduction setting Sartre in his historical context; a section by section guide to "Existentialism and Humanism" including key quotes; tasks and activities to help you understand and evaluate Sartre's philosophy; and a critical analysis of the philosophical implications of Sartre's ideas. It also offers summaries of key points needed for exam questions about Sartre and existentialism plus an extensive glossary of key words and ideas This title is part of the Philosophy in focus series which provides clear and focused coverage of AS and A2 Philosophy

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #364932 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-27
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 140 pages

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An excellent investigation of the text, its themes and relation to the rest of Sartre's thought. Well presented and structured.

Customer Reviews

A very comprehensive enjoyable book
It's a pretty simple read and you will acquire all the fundamentals of Sartre's philosophy. A philosophy which (like all existential thought) is far more engaging than the philosophies of rationalism and empiricism.

An excellent read
Probably one of the most lucid pieces of philosophy I have ever read. Sartre answers his critics with convincing explanations of his philosophy in the form of a lecture- "Existentialism is a Humanism" are his lecture notes bought together. The style of his writing is simple and direct and he addresses the problems of achieving authenticity and why some have criticised it. One question I would like Sartre to have answered is the egoism that a life purely devoted to authenticity may lead to. Existentialism in its most direct form leaves out others, it fails to realise our ties to other individuals; social tendencies. Authors such as Gide in "The Immoralist" highlight this problem.