Sartre
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Editor's review
As an introductory intellectual guide, the book's strength lies in its balance: it avoids the daunting obscurity of academic works without lapsing into the superficiality of popular读物. While accurately conveying the essence of Sartre's philosophy, the author also maintains a clear critical distance from the internal tensions and historical limitations of his theory. The interpretations of core texts such as Being and Nothingness and Critique of Dialectical Reason are especially apt, building for readers a basic framework for understanding Sartre's thought.
What is particularly valuable is that the book does not deify Sartre into a cold monument of philosophy, but vividly sketches his legendary relationship with Beauvoir, his highly controversial political positions, and his lifelong persistent exploration of "freedom" and "responsibility." This three-dimensional narrative makes philosophy no longer an abstract game of concepts but a way of thinking deeply related to lived experience. For readers who wish to understand existentialism, modern Western philosophy, or are interested in 20th-century intellectual history, this is a trustworthy guide.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Beginner readers curious about existentialist philosophy or Jean-Paul Sartre and his thought
- Philosophy enthusiasts seeking a clear guide to systematically sort through Sartre's core philosophical concepts
- Readers interested in the historical context of 20th-century French thought, literature, and politics intertwined
- General readers who think about freedom, choice, and responsibility in life and work
Not a good fit for
- Experts and scholars seeking cutting-edge academic research or deep philosophical analysis
- Readers interested only in Sartre's literary creation (such as novels and plays) and wishing to avoid philosophical discussion entirely
Reading tips
- You may first read the introduction and biographical chapters to build an initial impression of the development of Sartre's thought
- When encountering core concepts such as those in Being and Nothingness, do not force yourself to understand them all at once; revisit them with the book's examples
- While reading, think about how these philosophical propositions relate to your own life experience to deepen understanding
About the publisher
New World Press is a comprehensive publisher whose list spans documentary literature, popular science, military studies, literary appreciation, social sciences and essays. Its titles reflect a broad editorial vision: documentary works such as Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption and A Civil Action; classic translations including On the Origin of Species and On War; and literary works such as Six Records of a Floating Life and Wu Guanzhong's selected essays on beauty and painting. Its authors include Laura Hillenbrand, Charles Darwin, Carl von Clausewitz, Shen Fu and Daniel Everett, showing a balance between translated and original works. Publicly available information on its fuller publishing profile and features is limited.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 写在前面的话
- 人物简介
- 童年的岁月
- 缺少父爱的童年
- 深受外祖父的宠爱
- 与书结下不解之缘
- 学会阅读和思考
- 开启自由想象之门
- 开始尝试文学创作
- 坚定当作家的志愿
- 学校的生活
- 走进校园接受教育
- 遭遇家庭的变故
- 对哲学发生兴趣
- 结识有个性的女友
- 教师的生涯
- 应征入伍服兵役
- 在勒阿弗尔中学任教
- 在柏林继续深造
- 为了写作体验幻觉
- 出版《墙》和《恶心》
- 哲学与战争
- 利用战争间隙写作
- 在战俘营的生活
- 组织“社会主义和自由”
- 出版第一部哲学专著
- 哲学与革命
- 积极创办《现代》杂志
- 加入“革命民主联盟”
- 完成两部剧作
- 改善同共产党的关系
- 创作《辩证理性批判》
- 哲学与社会
- 拒领诺贝尔文学奖
- 反对美国侵略越南
- 全力支持学生运动
- 出版《家庭中的白痴》
- 伟人含笑退场
- 附 录
- 经典故事
- 年 谱
- 名 言
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About the author
Xing Jianhua is an author about whom little public information is available. Judging from the ten works held in the collection, his writing covers a notably wide range of subjects, including history and culture, biography, inspirational personal growth, and agriculture and forestry. In the field of history and culture, he focuses on specific topics such as the ancient household registration system and ancient city towers and historic sites, approaching ancient society through institutions and architectural remains to present its forms of organization and spatial character. His biographical works include volumes on Sartre and Michelangelo, reflecting an interest in Western thinkers and artists. Works on the history of agriculture, rural areas, and farmers further indicate his attention to rural society and agricultural history. Overall, his writing leans toward informative popularization and thematic compilation, with concrete subjects and a practical approach, making it suitable for readers seeking an introduction to or reference material on these fields.
