Understanding Sartre: Existentialism Is A Humanism

By Hercules Bantas

Release : 2012-12-18

Genre : Philosophy, Books, Nonfiction, Professional & Technical, Education

Kind : ebook

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In 'Existentialism is a Humanism', Jean-Paul Sartre defended existential philosophy from a wide range of criticisms, including a popular perception that many of its key tenets were overly pessimistic. This essay-length guide explains many of the arguments Sartre presented in the lecture, including key concepts such as abandonment, and existence preceding essence.

Understanding Sartre: Existentialism Is A Humanism

By Hercules Bantas

Release : 2012-12-18

Genre : Philosophy, Books, Nonfiction, Professional & Technical, Education

Kind : ebook

3.5 (0 ratings)
In 'Existentialism is a Humanism', Jean-Paul Sartre defended existential philosophy from a wide range of criticisms, including a popular perception that many of its key tenets were overly pessimistic. This essay-length guide explains many of the arguments Sartre presented in the lecture, including key concepts such as abandonment, and existence preceding essence.

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