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Jean-Paul Sartre: 'Being and Nothingness'

The LRB Podcast

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Sartre's Philosophical Awakening

This chapter examines the literary and philosophical landscape of early 20th-century France, focusing on key figures such as Sartre, Proust, and Gide. It tracks Sartre's intellectual development through his influences, early struggles, and transformative ideas about consciousness, marked by his experiences during WWII. The narrative highlights his interactions with fellow thinkers and the shaping of his existential philosophy amidst personal and societal upheavals.

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