Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-123) and index.
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Introduction -- Socratic inspirations -- The importance of Descartes -- The human condition -- Relations with others and authentic existence -- Being for and against others -- The weight of Immanuel Kant -- Sartre's lasting legacy.
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Jean-Paul Sartre is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential philosophers and writers of the twentieth century. His€enduring influence in philosophy and literature is immense and his contributions to theories of human freedom and responsibility, creative agency, existence, bad faith and good faith, human possibility, anguish and authenticity, the 'self', morality, and the problems of evil and injustice fascinate students, scholars€and general readers alike. €. Starting with Sartre provides an accessible introduction to the life and work of this hugely signifi.