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1	Existentialism and Human Emotions more books like this by Jean-Paul Sartre add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Irrational Man: A Study in Existential Philosophy more books like this by William Barrett add to wishlist Widely recognized as the finest definition of existentialist Philosophy, this book introduced existentialism to America in 1958. Barrett discusses the views of 19th and 20th century existentialists Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Sartre and interprets the impact of their thinking on literature, art, and philosophy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Existentialism from Dostoevsky to Sartre more books like this by Walter Arnold Kaufmann (Editor) add to wishlist This volume provides basic writings of Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Rilke, Kafka, Ortega, Jaspers, Heidegger, Sartre, and Camus, including some not previously translated, along with an invaluable introductory essay by Walter Kaufmann. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.60! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Being & Nothingness more books like this by Jean-Paul Sartre add to wishlist Published in 1943, "Being and Nothingness" is recognized as a central work of existentialism. This monumental study of the human condition--which many have viewed as a philosophical response to the horrors of World War II--deals with love, hate, sex, anguish, and a great many other themes. According to Sartre, "man is the being by whom Nothingness ... see all copies from $4.60! new only from $8.24! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Basic Writings of Existentialism more books like this by Gordon Marino (Introduction by), Gordon D Marino (Editor) add to wishlist Basic Writings of Existentialism, unique to the Modern Library, presents the writings of key nineteenth- and twentieth-century thinkers broadly united by their belief that because life has no inherent meaning that humans can discover, we must determine meaning for ourselves. This anthology brings together into one volume the most influential and ... see all copies from $10.15! new only from $10.50! \| SVS
6	Courage to Be more books like this by Paul Tillich add to wishlist Paul Tillich describes the dilemma of modern man and points a way to the conquest of the problem of anxiety. This editions includes a new introduction reflecting on the impact of the book since it was written. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Thus Spake Zarathustra more books like this by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche add to wishlist Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) has been proclaimed the seminal figure of modern philosophy as well as one of the most creative and critically influential geniuses in the history of secular thought. "Writing in blood" and "philosophising with a hammer", Nietzsche scathingly criticised modern civilisation's basic ideas, beliefs, and values, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.04! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Existentialism: Basic Writings more books like this by Charles B Guignon add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.18! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits more books like this by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche add to wishlist 'Offers dazzling observations of human psychology, social interaction, esthetics, and religion. The book is one of the best examples of Nietzsche's ability to unmask the essence of social reality and expose the origins of our illustrations' - "New York Times Book Review". 'An excellent [translation] - accurate, lively, and in places even elegant. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.63! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Existentialism Is a Humanism more books like this by Jean Paul Sartre, John Kulka (Editor), Carol Macomber (Translator) add to wishlist It was to correct common misconceptions about his thought that Sartre accepted an invitation to speak on October 29, 1945, at the Club Maintenant in Paris. The unstated objective of his lecture ("Existentialism Is a Humanism") was to expound his philosophy as a form of "existentialism," a term much bandied about at the time. Sartre asserted that ... see all copies from $6.48! new only from $6.48! \| SVS
11 view cover	Existentialism more books like this by Robert C Solomon add to wishlist Existentialism, Second Edition concentrates on the "big four" existentialists - Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Sartre - while providing a strong sense of the breadth and variety of existentialist thought. In this edition, Solomon provides new translations of Kierkegaard, even more extensive Heidegger and Sartre selections, and a bit more ... see all copies from $3.75! new only from $12.11! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Existentialism for Dummies more books like this by Christopher Panza, Gregory Gale add to wishlist Have you ever wondered what the phrase 'God is dead' means? You'll find out in "Existentialism For Dummies", a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard's favorite philosophy. See how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events and discover whether or not existentialism is still relevant today. ... see all copies from $3.39! new only from $3.39! \| SVS
13 view cover	The Transcendence of the Ego: An Existentialist Theory of Consciousness more books like this by Jean-Paul Sartre add to wishlist First published in France in 1937, this important essay marked a turning point in Sartre's philosophical development. Before writing it, he had been closely allied with phenomenologists such as Husserl and Heidegger. Here, however, Sartre attacked Husserl's notion of a transcendental ego. The break with Husserl, in turn, facilitated Sartre's ... see all copies from $4.85! new only from $5.55! \| SVS
14 view cover	Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality more books like this by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, R J Hollingdale (Translator) add to wishlist Daybreak marks the arrival of Nietzsche's 'mature' philosophy and is indispensable for an understanding of his critique of morality and 'revaluation of all values'. This volume presents the distinguished translation by R. J. Hollingdale, with a new introduction that argues for a dramatic change in Nietzsche's views from Human, All Too Human to ... see all copies from $2.68! new only from $8.42! \| first editions
15 view cover	The Doctor and the Soul: From Psychotherapy to Logotherapy more books like this by Viktor Emil Frankl add to wishlist see all copies from $5.25! new only from $8.15! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Discovery of Being: Writings in Existential Psychology more books like this by Rollo May add to wishlist This text draws on the insights of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Freud and other important thinkers to offer a guide to the ideas and techniques of existential psychology. It pays particular attention to the causes of loneliness and isolation and to the search for stability in an age of anxiety. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.24! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Critique of dialectical reason, theory of practical ensembles more books like this by Jean Paul Sartre add to wishlist At the height of the Algerian war, Jean-Paul Sartre embarked on a fundamental reappraisal of his philosophical and political thought. The result was the Critique of Dialectical Reason, an intellectual masterpiece of the twentieth century, now republished in two volumes with major original introductions by Fredric Jameson. In it, Sartre set out the ... see all copies from $12.50! new only from $25.60! \| first editions
18 view cover	Essays in existentialism more books like this by Jean Paul Sartre, Wade Baskin add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.09! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Myth of Sisyphus, the more books like this by Albert Camus add to wishlist In this profound and moving philosophical statement, Camus poses the fundamental question: is life worth living? If human existence holds no significance, what can keep us from suicide? As Camus argues, if there is no God to give meaning to our lives, humans must take on that purpose themselves. This is our absurd task, like Sisyphus forever ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
20	The Art of Existential Counseling more books like this by Adrian L. van Kaam add to wishlist see all copies from $21.99!
21 view cover	Being and Nothingness: A Phenomenological Essay on Ontology more books like this by Jean-Paul Sartre, Hazel E Barnes (Translator) add to wishlist A new trade edition of Sartre's magnum opus. First published in 1943, this masterpiece defines the modern condition and still holds relevance for today's readers. see all copies from $4.59! new only from $10.25! \| SVS
22 view cover	Introducing Nietzsche more books like this by Laurence Gane, Kitty Chan (Illustrator) add to wishlist Is God dead? Is traditional morality just 'a useful mistake'? Does 'the will to power' lead to the Holocaust? What are the limitations of scientific knowledge? Is human evolution complete or only just beginning? All of these questions are raised by Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy. It is difficult to over-estimate the importance of Nietzsche for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.96! \| first editions
23 view cover	Loving Soren more books like this by Caroline Coleman O'Neill add to wishlist "A beautifully written love story..." - Deborah Norville, anchor, Inside Edition "This is sumptuous, lavish writing. Get a copy of Loving Soren, grab a cup of tea, sit down by the fire, and prepare to be carried away to the time and place so deftly evoked in this beautiful first novel from Caroline ONeill." - Thom Lemmons, author of Sunday ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.73! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Philosophy of Existentialism more books like this by Gabriel Marcel add to wishlist An exposition in five parts of the character of existentialist philosophy, including an analysis of the theories of Jean-Paul Sartre. Author Gabriel Marcel, a famous French dramatist, philosopher, and author of Le Dard, was a leading exponent of Christian existentialism. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $4.68!
25 view cover	Sartre for Beginners more books like this by Donald D Palmer (Illustrator) add to wishlist Sartre's key ideas, along with his major works, are presented in this accurate and accessible introduction to the work of this French philosopher, who is most notable for coining the term "existentialism", and who was a leading influence in French political and intellectual life. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS

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