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Sartre: Defining Life Through Choice

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Sartre: Defining Life Through Choice

Sartre: Defining Life Through Choice

Length45m

About this audiobook

Jean-Paul Sartre remains one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, challenging how we understand life, freedom, and responsibility. In this book, readers are invited to explore the life, ideas, and legacy of a philosopher who believed that existence precedes essence—that we are not born with a fixed purpose, but define ourselves through our choices. Through clear explanations, real-life examples, and thoughtful reflections, this book explores Sartre’s key concepts: freedom, authenticity, responsibility, and bad faith. It shows how his philosophy is not merely theoretical, but practical, guiding us to make conscious choices, live authentically, and engage meaningfully with the world. From personal decisions and relationships to social responsibility and ethical dilemmas, Sartre’s ideas remain profoundly relevant today.

Identity

Psychological

Rebellion

Political Intrigue

World War

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (9)

GenrePhilosophy, History

Length45 mins

Publish dateJan 4, 2026

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Chapter 1: Life and Times

5Chapter 5: Influence and Legacy

2Chapter 2: Core Ideas: Existence Before Essence, Freedom

6Chapter 6: Relevance Today

3Chapter 3: Ethics, Morality, and Human Life

7Final Note: Living Your Freedom

4Chapter 4: Society, Responsibility, and Choice

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Saraban K. K.

Saraban K. K.

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