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A collection of essays by Jean-Paul Sartre that touch upon the subject of existentialism by looking at aesthetics, emotions, writing, phenomenology, and perception The Philosophy of Existentialism collects representative essays on Jean-Paul Sartre's pioneering subject: existentialism. Beginning with a thoughtful introduction by fellow French philosopher Jean Wahl, this worklooks at existentialism through several lenses, exploring topics such as the emotions, imagination, nothingness, freedom, responsibility, and the desire to be God. By providing exposition on a variety of subjects, The Philosophy of Existentialism is a valuable introduction to Sartre's ideas.

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Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) was a significant voice in the creation of existential thought. His exploration of the ways human existence is unique among all life-forms in its capacity to choose continues to influence fields such as Marxist philosophy, sociology, and literary studies. Sartre was awarded the 1964 Nobel Prize in Literature, but refused the honor.

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