Being and Nothingness

Being and Nothingness (1943) is a seminal work of existentialist philosophy. It explores the major themes of existentialism, such as the intricacies of human consciousness, free will, and the interplay of objectivity and subjectivity.

• Students and scholars of philosophy
• People interested in intellectual history and influential philosophical texts
• Anyone grappling with questions of meaning, identity, and consciousness

Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) was a pioneering French philosopher, novelist, playwright, and political activist. A founding figure of existentialist philosophy, he emphasized radical human freedom and responsibility. His influential works Being and Nothingness (1943) and Nausea (1938), as well as his public intellectual engagement, made him one of the most famous European thinkers of the twentieth century.