Understanding Sartre: Existentialism Is A Humanism - Hercules Bantas

By Hercules Bantas

Release Date: 2012-12-18

Genre: Philosophy

3.5 (7 ratings)
In 'Existentialism is a Humanism', Jean-Paul Sartre defended existential philosophy from a wide range of criticisms, including a popular perception that many of its key tenets were overly pessimistic. This essay-length guide explains many of the arguments Sartre presented in the lecture, including key concepts such as abandonment, and existence preceding essence.

Understanding Sartre: Existentialism Is A Humanism - Hercules Bantas

By Hercules Bantas

Release Date: 2012-12-18

Genre: Philosophy

3.5 (7 ratings)
In 'Existentialism is a Humanism', Jean-Paul Sartre defended existential philosophy from a wide range of criticisms, including a popular perception that many of its key tenets were overly pessimistic. This essay-length guide explains many of the arguments Sartre presented in the lecture, including key concepts such as abandonment, and existence preceding essence.

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