The Penguin Book of Existentialist Philosophy

A powerful new anthology that redefines our understanding of existentialism and argues for its contemporary relevance'We are thrown into the world at every moment, and committed within it'In the aftermath of the Second World War, a group of intellectuals gathered to discuss urgent questions of existence, commitment, racism, colonialism and feminism. Their ideas would continue to shape debates throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This major new anthology gathers the key texts of existentialism, and their major intellectual influences, along with other works previously neglected in overviews and anthologies of the movement. Incorporating the writings of Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre and Frantz Fanon, alongside selections from S ren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud and Martin Heidegger, it significantly expands and redefines our understanding of what existentialism means, and why it matters. Edited with an Introduction by Jonathan Webber. Why You Should Read? It redefines the understanding of existentialism by including previously neglected works. It incorporates writings from a diverse range of authors, including Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Frantz Fanon. It examines the influences on existentialism, offering a richer historical and intellectual context. It provides insights into urgent questions of existence, commitment, racism, colonialism, and feminism, relevant to contemporary issues. About the Author [ "Penguin Classics, a division of Penguin Random House, has a long-standing commitment to publishing seminal works of literature and philosophy. This anthology, \"The Penguin Book of Existentialist Philosophy\", showcases their dedication to making complex ideas accessible. They present this collection, edited by Jonathan Webber, to illuminate the core tenets of existentialism, featuring key thinkers like Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Fanon. Penguin Classics continues to champion thought-provoking works that resonate with contemporary readers." ]