Description
Author Jean-Paul Sartre
Publisher citadel 1966 fourth printing
Binding Paperback
condition Very good, some underlining on the first few pages and wear on the spine but the binding is tight and it is otherwise good, rare edition of a classic and important text
summary
Jean-Paul Sartre’s Being and Nothingness remains one of the defining works of existentialist philosophy. First published in 1943 and later issued in English by Citadel Press, this influential study examines consciousness, freedom, responsibility, and the ways in which we construct meaning in an uncertain world. Sartre’s exploration of “bad faith,” the Other, and radical human freedom continues to shape modern thought across philosophy, psychology, and the humanities.
This 1966 fourth printing features the striking mid-century Citadel cover design and is in very good vintage condition with a tight binding and bright cover. Light wear to spine and some underlining in the first pages, otherwise clean. A strong and appealing reading and study copy of a classic text, ideal for collectors of vintage philosophy or students of existentialism.
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