Existentialist Philosophy: An Introduction - Softcover

Oaklander, L. Nathan

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9780132972192: Existentialist Philosophy: An Introduction

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This work blends together text and readings in a collection of writings from well-known existential philosophers. Detailed introductions are followed by representative writings from philosophers who include Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, De Beauvoir and Camus.

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Introducing students to existentialist philosophy through the writings of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, De Beauvoir and others, this unique anthology includes long selections from a relatively small number of existentialist thinkers -- exploring each philosopher's views in great detail, and prefacing the essays with insightful introductions to help clarify material and aid in student comprehension.

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Introducing readers to existentialist philosophy through the writings of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, De Beauvoir and others, this unique anthology includes long selections from a relatively small number of existentialist thinkers — exploring each philosopher's views in great detail, and prefacing the essays with insightful introductions to help clarify material. Offers creative, explicative chapter introductions to help readers grasp material to be covered. Provides in-depth essays from select existentialist figures to allow a fuller view of each philosopher considered. Illustrates existentialist philosophy in literature with Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit, Albert Camus' The Stranger, and Heidegger's Being and Time. Includes practical end-of-chapter glossaries to help readers with technical terms and unfamiliar jargon. Now presents thought-provoking study/discussion questions, as well as an updated bibliography. For those interested in existentialism, late 19th century thought, and the philosophy of religion.

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ISBN 10:  0133738612 ISBN 13:  9780133738612
Publisher: Pearson, 1995
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