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At The Existentialist Caf: Freedom, Being, And Apricot Cocktails With Jeanpaul Sartre, Simone De Beauvoir, Albert Camus, Martin
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Named One Of The Ten Best Books Of 2016 By The New York Times, A Spirited Account Of A Major Intellectual Movement Of The Twentieth Century And The Revolutionary Thinkers Who Came To Shape It, By The Bestselling Author Of How To Live And Humanly Possible Sarah Bakewell.Paris, 1933: Three Contemporaries Meet Over Apricot Cocktails At The Becdegaz Bar On The Rue Montparnasse. They Are The Young Jeanpaul Sartre, Simone De Beauvoir, And Longtime Friend Raymond Aron, A Fellow Philosopher Who Raves To Them About A New Conceptual Framework From Berlin Called Phenomenology. You See, He Says, If You Are A Phenomenologist You Can Talk About This Cocktail And Make Philosophy Out Of It!It Was This Simple Phrase That Would Ignite A Movement, Inspiring Sartre To Integrate Phenomenology Into His Own French, Humanistic Sensibility, Thereby Creating An Entirely New Philosophical Approach Inspired By Themes Of Radical Freedom, Authentic Being, And Political Activism. This Movement Would Sweep Through The Jazz Clubs And Cafs Of The Left Bank Before Making Its Way Across The World As Existentialism.Featuring Not Only Philosophers, But Also Playwrights, Anthropologists, Convicts, And Revolutionaries, At The Existentialist Caf Follows The Existentialists' Story, From The First Rebellious Spark Through The Second World War, To Its Role In Postwar Liberation Movements Such As Anticolonialism, Feminism, And Gay Rights. Interweaving Biography And Philosophy, It Is The Epic Account Of Passionate Encountersfights, Love Affairs, Mentorships, Rebellions, And Long Partnershipsand A Vital Investigation Into What The Existentialists Have To Offer Us Today, At A Moment When We Are Once Again Confronting The Major Questions Of Freedom, Global Responsibility, And Human Authenticity In A Fractious And Technologydriven World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'At the Existentialist Café'? A: The main theme of 'At the Existentialist Café' is the exploration of existentialism and its impact on 20th-century thought, focusing on influential philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and others.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'At the Existentialist Café' is Sarah Bakewell, known for her engaging writing style and insightful perspectives on philosophy.
- Q: What year was 'At the Existentialist Café' published? A: 'At the Existentialist Café' was published on August 8, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to carry.
- Q: How many pages does 'At the Existentialist Café' have? A: 'At the Existentialist Café' has a total of 464 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, 'At the Existentialist Café' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for readers new to philosophy as well as those familiar with existentialist themes.
- Q: Does the book include biographical elements about the philosophers? A: Yes, the book interweaves biographical details about key existentialist figures, providing context to their philosophical ideas and movements.
- Q: What are the key philosophical movements discussed in the book? A: The book discusses existentialism, phenomenology, and the role of these movements in postwar liberation movements including feminism and anti-colonialism.
- Q: Can I find this book in digital format? A: Yes, 'At the Existentialist Café' is available in various formats, including digital formats such as eBook for e-readers.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in philosophy, history, and the development of modern thought, as well as those who enjoy rich narratives about influential cultural movements, would benefit from this book.