“One of the chief motives of artistic creation is certainly the need of feeling that we are essential in relationship to the world.”
Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
Work
Literature & Existentialism
This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of existentialist thought as it manifests in literary works, examining the themes of individual freedom, the search for meaning, and the human condition. 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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