Existentialist Thinkers and Thought is a book written by Frederick Patka that explores the ideas and philosophies of some of the most influential existentialist thinkers in history. The book covers a wide range of topics related to existentialism, including the nature of existence, freedom, authenticity, and the human condition.The book begins by providing an overview of existentialism as a philosophical movement, tracing its roots back to the works of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. From there, Patka delves into the ideas of ...
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Existentialist Thinkers and Thought is a book written by Frederick Patka that explores the ideas and philosophies of some of the most influential existentialist thinkers in history. The book covers a wide range of topics related to existentialism, including the nature of existence, freedom, authenticity, and the human condition.The book begins by providing an overview of existentialism as a philosophical movement, tracing its roots back to the works of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. From there, Patka delves into the ideas of some of the most prominent existentialist thinkers, including Jean-Paul Sartre, Martin Heidegger, and Albert Camus.Throughout the book, Patka explores the key themes and concepts that define existentialist thought, such as the importance of personal responsibility, the search for meaning in life, and the struggle for authenticity in a world that often seems to demand conformity.In addition to providing an in-depth analysis of the ideas of individual thinkers, Patka also examines the broader cultural and historical context in which existentialism emerged, exploring how the movement was shaped by the social and political upheavals of the 20th century.Overall, Existentialist Thinkers and Thought is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most important philosophical movements of the modern era. Whether you are a seasoned student of philosophy or simply interested in exploring new ideas, this book is sure to provide valuable insights into the nature of existence and the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
