Existentialist Philosophy: An Introduction

by L. Nathan Oaklander

Introducing readers to existentialist philosophy through the writings of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, De Beauvoir and others, this unique anthology includes long selections from a relatively small number of existentialist thinkers — exploring each philosopher's views in great detail, and prefacing the essays with insightful introductions to help clarify material. Offers creative, explicative chapter introductions to help readers grasp material to be covered. Provides in-depth essays from select existentialist figures to allow a fuller view of each philosopher considered. Illustrates existentialist philosophy in literature with Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit , Albert Camus' The Stranger , and Heidegger's Being and Time . Includes practical end-of-chapter glossaries to help readers with technical terms and unfamiliar jargon. Now presents thought-provoking study/discussion questions, as well as an updated bibliography. For those interested in existentialism, late 19th century thought, and the philosophy of religion.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, School

416 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1991

Reviews

[Emily Millikan]

I'm only a recent student of philosophy so reading original texts is difficult. The thorough introductions to each writer gave me a fighting chance of understanding some of it! I wish the intros had included a tiny bit more biographical info, but otherwise this is a good intro to Existentialist thinkers.

[Matthew Ludvik]

Great general intro to the topic of existential philosophy for anyone interested in the subject. Reads like a textbook cause it is.

[Albie]

Existentialist Philosophy: An Introduction (2nd Edition) by Nathan L. Oaklander (1995)

[Mills College Library]

142.78 O117 1996