Description
This early philosophical work by Sartre, first published in France in 1936, is essential for understanding the trajectory of his thought. In this essay, Sartre challenges prevailing philosophical theories by offering a radical account of the self as a product of consciousness situated in the world. He introduces themes central to his later work, Being and Nothingness, including the nature of consciousness, self-knowledge, and the concept of anguish. This work is classified under philosophy, focusing on phenomenology and existentialism. It is a non-Fiction text and is not considered a work of Fiction. Sartre’s analysis provides a foundational understanding of his philosophical perspective on consciousness and the self.