Introducing Sartre: A Graphic Guide
(Part of the Graphic Guides Series and Introducing Graphic Guides Series)
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Book Overview
INTRODUCING guide to the father of existentialism and one of 20th century philosophy's most famous characters. Jean-Paul Sartre was once described as being, next to Charles de Gaulle, the most famous Frenchman of the 20th century. Between the ending of the Second World War in 1945 and his death in 1980, Sartre was certainly the most famous French writer, as well as one of the best-known living philosophers. Introducing Sartre explains the basic ideas inspiring his world view, and pays particular attention to his idea of freedom. It also places his thinking on literature in the context of the 20th century debate on its nature and function. It examines his ideas on Marxism, his enthusiasm for the student rebellion of 1968, and his support for movements of national liberation in the Third World. The book also provides a succinct account of his life, and especially of the impact which his unusual childhood had on his attitude towards French society.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1848312113
ISBN13:9781848312111
Release Date:February 2011
Publisher:Icon Books
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 4.7" x 6.5"
Customer Reviews
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highly thought provoking . . . strange life at a glace
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I just finished reading this and was amazed at how much I enjoyed reading about this man's intellectual challenges. While I didn't agree with everything he put forth, I did appreciate his attempt to say what he felt regardless of what others might say in response. While at times [many to be honest] he comes off as a whining, melodramatic, lonely, malcontent there is still something about his body of work that coerced me into attempting to understand the origin of my thoughts and actions over the years. Well worth the few bucks it takes to make it your own!
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