Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Thomas Flynn

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by Thomas Flynn (Author)

One of the leading philosophical movements of the twentieth century, existentialism has had more impact on literature and the arts than any other school of thought. Focusing on the leading figures of existentialism, including Sartre, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, and Camus, Thomas Flynn offers a concise account of existentialism, explaining the key themes of individuality, free will, and personal responsibility, which marked the movement as a way of life, not just a way of thinking.

Flynn sets the philosophy of existentialism in context, from the early phenomenologists, to its rise in the 40's and 50's, and the connections with National Socialism, Communism, and Feminism. He identifies the original definition of "existentialism," which tends to be obscured by misappropriation, and highlights how the philosophy is still relevant in our world today.

Author Biography

Thomas Flynn is Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Philosophy at Emory University.

Number of Pages: 160

Dimensions: 0.37 x 6.88 x 4.42 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: November 06, 2006

ISBN	9780192804280
Author	Thomas Flynn
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Genre	Philosophy
Format	Paperback
Published	November 2006
Language	ENG- English
Pages	160
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print