Starting with Sartre Gail Linsenbard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Linsenbard, Gail Evelyn, author.

Series:

Starting with

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sartre, Jean-Paul, 1905-1980.

Sartre, Jean-Paul.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (136 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London New York Continuum 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is a new introduction to Sartre, guiding the student through the key concepts on his work by examining the overall development of his ideas. Jean-Paul Sartre is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential philosophers and writers of the twentieth century. His enduring influence in philosophy and literature is immense and his contributions to theories of human freedom and responsibility, creative agency, existence, bad faith and good faith, human possibility, anguish and authenticity, the 'self', morality, and the problems of evil and injustice fascinate students, scholars and general readers alike. Starting with Sartre provides an accessible introduction to the life and work of this hugely significant thinker. Clearly structured according to Sartre's central ideas, the book leads the reader through a thorough overview of the development of his thought, resulting in a more thorough understanding of the roots of his philosophical concerns. Crucially it also introduces the major philosophical thinkers whose work proved influential in the development of his thought, including Plato, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Husserl and Freud. This is the ideal introduction for anyone coming to the work of this challenging thinker for the first time. Continuum's Starting with ..series offers clear, concise and accessible introductions to the key thinkers in philosophy. The books explore and illuminate the roots of each philosopher's work and ideas, leading readers to a thorough understanding of the key influences and philosophical foundations from which his or her thought developed. Ideal for first-year students starting out in philosophy, the series will serve as the ideal companion to study of this fascinating subject

Contents:

Introduction

Socratic inspirations

The importance of Descartes

The human condition

Relations with others and authentic existence

Being for and against others

The weight of Immanuel Kant

Sartre's lasting legacy

Acknowledgements\1. Introduction\2. Socratic Inspiration\3. The Importance of Descartes\4. The Human Condition\5. Relations with Others and Authentic Existence\6. Being For and Against Others\7. The Weight of Immanuel Kan\8. Sartre's Lasting Legacy \Further Reading\Bibliography\Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index

ISBN:

9786612870613

9781472547552

1472547551

9781282870611

1282870610

9780826434593

0826434592

OCLC:

676697128