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'Existentialism and Human Emotions' by Jean-Paul Sartre is a thought-provoking book that delves into existentialist thought, defending it by associating it with what it means to be human. Sartre's analysis revolves around the assertion that existence precedes essence, emphasizing the idea that individuals create their own stories through living. The book is a distilled version of Sartre's philosophy, making it a good alternative to his weightier works like 'Being and Nothingness'.
Sartre's writing style in 'Existentialism and Human Emotions' is precise, brilliant, and at times simple yet challenging. He presents his ideas with conviction, not shying away from opinionated views typical of a philosophy book. The book is a concise statement and summation of the principles of Sartre's beliefs, making it a useful introduction to existentialism for those not willing to delve into his more complex works.
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In this provocative philosophical analysis, Jean-Paul Sartre refutes the idea that existentialism drains meaning from human life, by claiming that the philosophy instead gives man total freedom to achieve his own significance
Sartre's Existentialism and Human Emotions is a stirring defense of existentialist thought, which argues that "existence precedes essence." While attacks on existentialism claim that the philosophy leads to a kind of nihilistic gloom, Sartre contends that instead existentialism is the only path toward giving man meaning. Sartre ultimately argues that by the very absence of "a priori meaning," an individual can discover and shape his or her own significance and place in the world. Sartre turns the typical nihilistic definition of existentialism on its head in this optimistic take on his best-known theory.
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Jean-Paul Sartre (1905 1980) was a significant voice in the creation of existential thought. His explorations of the ways human existence is unique among all life-forms in its capacity to choose continue to influence fields such as Marxist philosophy, sociology, and literary studies. He was awarded the 1964 Nobel Prize in Literature, but refused the honor."
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