Existentialism Is a Humanism
Existentialism Is a Humanism
Philosophy's Case for Human Freedom
About This Book
This 1946 work represents Jean-Paul Sartre's clearest articulation of existential thought. Built upon straightforward atheistic foundations, the text examines how people construct purpose within a meaningless, uncaring cosmos. Rather than surrendering to nihilistic relativism, Sartre insists humans must own their role in generating personal significance.
Who Should Read This?
- Readers drawn to philosophical questions about existence and purpose
- People seeking genuine ways to live authentically
- Those interested in twentieth-century intellectual history
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