“The existentialist says at once that man is anguish.”
Book:Essays in Aesthetics
Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
Work
Essays in Aesthetics
This book delves into the philosophical and theoretical aspects of aesthetics, examining various perspectives on beauty, art, and perception. more
Author
Jean-Paul Sartre
Jean-Paul Sartre was a French philosopher, writer, and playwright, born on June 21, 1905, and died on April 15, 1980. He is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, renowned for his existentialist philosophy. Sartre's works spanned across philosophy, literature, and drama, and had a profound impact on later generations. more
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