Rethinking Existentialism

In__Rethinking Existentialism__, Jonathan Webber articulates an original interpretation of existentialism as the ethical theory that human freedom is the foundation of all other values. Offering an accessible conception of classic literary and philosophical works published by Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Frantz Fanon up until 1952, Webber's novel analysis is developed in critical contrast with central works by Albert Camus, Sigmund Freud, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty.Presenting his arguments in an accessible and engaging style, Webber contends that Beauvoir and Sartre initially disagreed over the structure of human freedom in 1943 but Sartre ultimately came to accept Beauvoir's view over the next decade. He develops the viewpoint that Beauvoir provides a more significant argument for authenticity than either Satre or Fanon. Key concerns such as individual character or the social identities of gender and race are detailed thematically and contrasted with existentialism. Having reviewed numerous theoretical and literary works, Webber concludes by coherently sketching out the broader implications of his interpretation of existentialism for philosophy, psychology, and psychotherapy. In Rethinking Existentialism, Jonathan Webber Articulates An Original Interpretation Of Existentialism As The Ethical Theory That Human Freedom Is The Foundation Of All Other Values. Offering An Accessible Conception Of Classic Literary And Philosophical Works Published By Jean-paul Sartre, Simone De Beauvoir, And Frantz Fanon Up Until 1952, Webber's Novel Analysis Is Developed In Critical Contrast With Central Works By Albert Camus, Sigmund Freud, And Maurice Merleau-ponty. Resenting His Arguments In An Accessible And Engaging Style, Webber Contends That Beauvoir And Sartre Initially Disagreed Over The Structure Of Human Freedom In 1943 But Sartre Ultimately Came To Accept Beauvoir's View Over The Next Decade. He Develops The Viewpoint That Beauvoir Provides A More Significant Argument For Authenticity Than Either Satre Or Fanon. Key Concerns Such As Individual Character Or The Social Identities Of Gender And Race Are Detailed Thematically And Contrasted With Existentialism. Having Reviewed Numerous Theoretical And Literary Works, Webber Concludes By Coherently Sketching Out The Broader Implications Of His Interpretation Of Existentialism For Philosophy, Psychology, And Psychotherapy.-- What Is Existentialism? -- Why Meursault Is An Outsider -- Freedom And The Origins Of Reasons -- Why Xavière Is A Threat To François -- Psychoanalysis And The Existentialist Mind -- Why Inez Is Not In Hell -- Sedimentation And The Grounds Of Cultural Values -- Black Skin, White Masks -- From Absurdity To Authenticity -- The Imperative Of Authenticity. Jonathan Webber. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 209-221) And Index. "In Rethinking Existentialism, Jonathan Webber articulates an original interpretation of existentialism as the ethical theory that human freedom is the foundation of all other values. Offering an accessible conception of classic literary and philosophical works published by Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Frantz Fanon up until 1952, Webber's novel analysis is developed in critical contrast with central works by Albert Camus, Sigmund Freud, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. resenting his arguments in an accessible and engaging style, Webber contends that Beauvoir and Sartre initially disagreed over the structure of human freedom in 1943 but Sartre ultimately came to accept Beauvoir's view over the next decade. He develops the viewpoint that Beauvoir provides a more significant argument for authenticity than either Satre or Fanon. Key concerns such as individual character or the social identities of gender and race are detailed thematically and contrasted with existentialism. Having reviewed numerous theoretical and literary works, Webber concludes by coherently sketching out the broader implications of his interpretation of existentialism for philosophy, psychology, and psychotherapy."-- Provided by publisher's website In Rethinking Existentialism , Jonathan Webber articulates an original interpretation of existentialism as the ethical theory that human freedom is the foundation of all other values. Offering an accessible conception of classic literary and philosophical works published by Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Frantz Fanon up until 1952, Webber's novel analysis is developed in critical contrast with central works by Albert Camus, Sigmund Freud, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. Presenting his arguments in an accessible and engaging style, Webber contends that Beauvoir and Sartre initially disagreed over the structure of human freedom in 1943 but Sartre ultimately came to accept Beauvoir's view over the next decade. He develops the viewpoint that Beauvoir provides a more significant argument for authenticity than either Satre or Fanon. Key concerns such as individual character or the social identities of gender and race are detailed thematically and contrasted with existentialism. Having reviewed numerous theoretical and literary works, Webber concludes by coherently sketching out the broader implications of his interpretation of existentialism for philosophy, psychology, and psychotherapy. In Rethinking Existentialism, Jonathan Webber articulates an original interpretation of existentialism as the ethical theory that human freedom is the foundation of all other values. Offering an original analysis of classic literary and philosophical works published by Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Frantz Fanon up until 1952, Webber's conception of existentialism is developed in critical contrast with central works by Albert Camus, Sigmund Freud, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. Presenting his arguments in an accessible and engaging style, Webber contends that Beauvoir and Sartre initially disagreed over the structure of human freedom in 1943 but Sartre ultimately came to accept Beauvoir's view over the next decade. He develops the viewpoint that Beauvoir provides a more significant argument for authenticity than either Sartre or Fanon. He articulates in detail the existentialist theories of individual character and the social identities of gender and race, key concerns in current discourse. Webber concludes by sketching out the broader implications of his interpretation of existentialism for philosophy, psychology, and psychotherapy. Jonathan Webster articulates an interpretation of existentialism as the ethical theory that human freedom is the foundation of all other values. This view is developed in contrast with some central literary and philosophical works. Hot topics are discussed accessibly and the broad implications of this conception across disciplines are sketched out.