“Man is always separated from what he is by all the breadth of the being which he is not. He makes himself known to himself from the other side of the world and he looks from the horizon toward himself to recover his inner being.”
Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
Work
The Philosophy of Existentialism: Selected Essays
The Philosophy of Existentialism: Selected Essays gathers a collection of essays that delve into the core concepts and principles of existentialist philosophy. The essays explore the existentialist perspective on human existence, freedom, and the search for meaning in life. The book offers insights into the works of prominent existentialist thinkers and their impact on modern philosophy. 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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