Existentialism

This engaging introduction explores existentialism as a significant philosophical movement that examines fundamental questions about human existence. Using classic films, literature, and plays, Wartenberg discusses key ideas from renowned thinkers like Nietzsche, Camus, Sartre, and Heidegger, while highlighting contributions from Simone de Beauvoir and Franz Fanon on issues of gender and colonialism. The book provides an accessible overview of complex concepts such as freedom, anxiety, and absurdity, making existentialism relevant to contemporary culture.