Being and Nothingness by Jean Paul Sartre
An Essay on Phenomenological Ontology
This philosophical work delves into the concept of existentialism and phenomenology, offering an in-depth analysis of human consciousness and existence. The author argues that we are all essentially free and responsible for our actions, and that we construct our own identities through our actions and interactions with others. The book also explores the idea of 'nothingness' and 'bad faith', suggesting that we often deny our freedom and hide from the responsibility of our actions, leading to a life of inauthenticity.
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- Published
- 1943
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 700-800
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Das Sein Und Das Nichts. Versuch Einer Phänomenologischen Ontologie
- Das Sein und das Nichts
- El ser y la nada
- L'essere E Il Nulla
- L'essere e il nulla
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