Jean-Paul Sartre

by Arthur C. Danto

Book by Danto, Arthur C.

Genres: Philosophy

175 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

Arthur C. Danto was Johnsonian Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Columbia University and art critic for The Nation. He was the author of numerous books, including Unnatural Wonders: Essays from the Gap Between Art and Life, After the End of Art, and Beyond the Brillo Box: The Visual Arts in Post-Historical Perspective.

Reviews

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[Zo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of and introduction to Sartre's thought. Does a great job presenting, and at times defending, Sartre's ideas in a clear manner. Danto has that mid-century analytic philosophy style that combines scholarly earnestness, logical sharpness, and a collegial, lecture around the fireplace type feel. As an evaluation of Sartre's ideas within the framework of analytic philosophy, this is an excellent book. But no doubt there are proponents of very different versions of Sartre who take this analytic circumspection to be contrary to Sartre's spirit. I am sure they have a point, and would like to read more of that perspective, but in this case, I am happy a book like this exists. It has made B+N much more accessible.