At the Existentialist Café
Freedom, Being, and Apricot Cocktails with Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, Martin Heidegger, Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Others
by:
Sarah Bakewell
in:
Existentialism
Summary:
The book offers a lively narrative that delves into the lives and philosophies of existentialist thinkers, exploring their passionate discussions, relationships, and the impact of their ideas on both their personal lives and the broader cultural landscape. It weaves together biography, philosophy, history, and personal reflection to illuminate the existentialist movement and its enduring influence.
Key points:
1. Existentialism: The book explores existentialism, a philosophy emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and choice, through the works of philosophers like Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Camus.
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