Existentialism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Steven Earnshaw

Existentialism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Steven Earnshaw

Existentialism is often studied by students with little or no background in philosophy; either as an introduction to the idea of studying philosophy or as part of a literary course. Although it is often an attractive topic for students interested in thinking about questions of 'self' or 'being', it also requires them to study difficult thinkers and texts. This Guide for the Perplexed begins with the question of 'What is Existentialism?' and then moves on to provide a brief analysis of the key thinkers, writers and texts - both philosophical and literary - central to existentialism. Chapters focus particularly on Kierkegaard, Heidegger, Sartre and Camus but also discuss other philosophers and writers such as Nietzsche, Dostoevsky and Kafka. The second section of the Guide introduces key topics associated with existentialist thought; Self, Consciousness, the question of God and Commitment. Each chapter explains the concepts and debates and provides guidance on reading and analysing the philosophical and literary texts addressed, focusing throughout on clarifying the areas students find most difficult

'..makes an important contribution to filling the absence of student and beginner-oriented literature on existentialism...' Jack Reynolds, PhD., La Trobe University, USA - for Metapsychology Online Reviews

Steven Earnshaw is a Principal Lecturer and Head of English Studies at Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

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ISBN 13	9780826485304
ISBN 10	0826485308
Titre	Existentialism: A Guide for the Perplexed
Auteur	Steven Earnshaw
Série	Guides For The Perplexed
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Année de publication	2006-11-07
Nombre de pages	208
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