Sartre

Sartre

A Beginner's Guide to the Philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre, the Leading Figure of Existentialism, and His Core Ideas of Radical Freedom, Ultimate Responsibility, and Bad FaithBy Alex Omberg
Michael Caine
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Length1h 6m

About this audiobook

Step into the turbulent 20th century, a world shaken to its foundations, where Jean-Paul Sartre emerged as the voice of a philosophy that continues to challenge and empower: Existentialism. SARTRE: A Beginner's Guide offers an illuminating journey through the life and radical ideas of this iconic French philosopher. This book cuts through the complexities to reveal the core of Sartre's thought, showing how his philosophy, forged in the crucible of war and defined by a lifelong intellectual partnership with Simone de Beauvoir, demands a new understanding of human existence. This beginner's guide demystifies Sartre's intricate philosophical system, making his challenging ideas accessible to all. Prepare to confront your own choices, acknowledge your freedom, and gain a powerful lens through which to understand human existence, authenticity, and our place in a world without predetermined answers. Are you ready to be empowered?

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenreBiography and Memoir, Philosophy
Length1 hr 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 20, 2025
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Title Page
7The Power of No
2A Philosophy Emerged from Crisis
8"Hell is Other People"
3A Rebel Philosopher
9Condemned to Be Free
4Trial by Fire
10Ultimate Responsibility
5A Lifelong Dialogue
11Flight from Freedom
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6The World in Two Parts
12A Doctrine of Action

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