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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Existentialism was a varied philosophical movement focused on the theme of human freedom.
Chapter 3: Human beings should indeed be called human becomings.
Chapter 4: Existential suffering is an essential component of authentic freedom.
Chapter 5: Authentic individuality demands owning responsibility for the life you wish to lead.
Chapter 6: Our freedom relies on the recognition of others.
Chapter 7: The self and world are two sides of a single integrated whole.
Chapter 8: We urgently need to foster a more harmonious relationship with nature.
Description
On Being and Becoming (2021) is simultaneously an introduction to the philosophy of existentialism and a guide to the good life. Drawing on a broad range of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century existentialist writers, the book unpacks the main themes and insights from the movement and explains what that means for how you should live your life.
Who Should Listen
- Philosophically minded people looking for an introduction to existentialism’s key ideas
- Unhappy souls who dwell on the difficulties of existence
- Anyone who wants to know how to live a happier and more authentic life