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published
November 6th 2006
by Oxford University Press, USA
binding
Paperback, 160 pages
isbn
0192804286
(isbn13: 9780192804280)
description
Existentialism was one of the leading philosophical movements of the twentieth century. Focusing on its seven leading figures, Sartre, Nietzsche, Heid...more
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Read in June, 2007
recommends it for:
Philosphers, advanced beginner philosophers
This is an excellent introduction to existentialism as a philosophical movement. It was written by philosopher and Emory professor Dr. Thomas Flynn, who is an incredible teacher. This "very short" introduction is a little over 100 small pages, but I think it is a little less introductory than it aims for. Those who have no clue what Existentialism or Phenomenology are might better pick up Barrett's "Irrational Man" first, and then delve into this very good summary of e...more
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Read in December, 2007
This was a quick and concise summation of existentialist thought. It included all the big names: Camus, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, etc... There was a ton of information packed in, however, and if I hadn't just taken a course in existentialism I feel like I wouldn't have been able to make sense of much of it. As it was, I had a bit of trouble. I suppose it's easier, though, than trying to interpret one of the primary texts on my own.
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Read in May, 2008
This pocket-sized tome battled successfully against my general ignorance on this topic, but was not quite as easily accessible and readable as the cute format had led me to believe.
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Read in January, 2007
This is a series that I work on, so I feel obligated every once in a while to pick one up. Quel resounding endorsement, I know. It's very good, if you're into that sort of thing!
