Sartre Dictionary
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group; Continuum
Published: March 22, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780826498915
Subjects: Reference works; Western philosophy, from c 1900 -; Movements - Existentialism; Reference; General; Philosophy; 1905-1980; Dictionaries; Sartre, Jean-Paul,
Description: The Sartre Dictionary is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of Jean- Paul Sartre. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book covers all of his major works, ideas and influences and provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Sartre's thought. Students will discover a wealth of useful information, analysis and criticism. More than 350 A-Z entries include clear definitions of all the key terms used in Sartre's writings and detailed synopses of his key works, novels and plays. The Dictionary also includes entries on Sartre's major philosophical influences, from Descartes to Heidegger, and his contemporaries, including de Beauvoir and Merleau-Ponty. It covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Sartre's existentialism, offering clear explanations of often complex terminology.