Sartre
Subtitle: a guide for the perplexed
By: Gary Cox.
Series: Guides for the perplexed
Publisher: Continuum Logo; Continuum
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 178
Subjects: Sartre, Jean Paul, 1905-
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Consciousness; title: Freedom; title: Bad faith; title: Authenticity.