Jean-Paul Sartre

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Jean-Paul Sartre was a French philosopher, novelist, and playwright. He is known for his existentialist philosophy. Sartre's work explores freedom, responsibility, and the nature of existence. His ideas have had a significant impact on modern philosophy and literature. Sartre's most famous work is "Being and Nothingness." He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, but declined the honor. Sartre's work continues to be studied and debated by scholars around the world.

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  • Jean-Paul Sartre was a French philosopher, playwright, and novelist.
  • He is known for his work in existentialism, a philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility.
  • Sartre's most famous work is "Being and Nothingness," where he explores the concept of "bad faith" and the idea that humans are condemned to be free.
  • He rejected the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, stating that he did not want to be institutionalized.
  • Sartre was also involved in politics and was a prominent figure in the French intellectual scene during the 20th century.

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  • Being and Nothingness

  • Nausea

  • The Age of Reason

  • The Reprieve

  • No Exit

  • Existentialism is a Humanism

  • Critique of Dialectical Reason

  • The Flies

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  • The Devil and the Good Lord

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