About the book
Philosopher, novelist, dramatist and existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre is one of the greatest writers of all time. He was fascinated by the role played by the emotions in human life and placed them at the heart of his philosophy. This brilliant short work - which contains some of the principal ideas later to appear in his masterpiece Being and Nothingness - is Sartre at his best: insightful, engaging and controversial. Far from constraining one's freedom, as we often think, Sartre argues that emotions are fundamental to it and that an emotion is nothing less than 'a transformation of the world'.
With a new foreword by Sebastian Gardner.
Editions of Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781138666627
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317914389
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317914396
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Philosopher, novelist, dramatist and existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre is one of the greatest writers of all time. He was fascinated by the role played by the emotions in human life and placed them at the heart of his philosophy. This brilliant short work - which contains some of the principal ideas later to appear in his masterpiece Being and Nothingness - is Sartre at his best: insightful, engaging and controversial. Far from constraining one's freedom, as we often think, Sartre argues that emotions are fundamental to it and that an emotion is nothing less than 'a transformation of the world'.
With a new foreword by Sebastian Gardner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions about?
Philosopher, novelist, dramatist and existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre is one of the greatest writers of all time. He was fascinated by the role played by the emotions in human life and placed them at the heart of his philosophy. This brilliant short work - which contains some of the principal ideas later to appear in his masterpiece Being and Nothingness - is Sartre at his best: insightful, engaging and controversial. Far from constraining one's freedom, as we often think, Sartre argues that emotions are fundamental to it and that an emotion is nothing less than 'a transformation of the world'.
With a new foreword by Sebastian Gardner.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781138666627
Is Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series 500 Tips
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions?
Jean-Paul Sartre
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781138666627) and ebook(ISBN 9781317914389) and pdf(ISBN 9781317914396)