ABSTRACT

First published in 1964, this is not just a chronicle or encyclopaedia, but deals thoroughly in turn with meaning, view about reason, and views about values, particularly moral values. The author's knowledge of French literature is extensive and thorough, and a feature of the book is his analysis of the philosophical implications of literary works by Sartre, Paul Valery, Camus and others.

part |1 pages

Part three: Norms and values

part |1 pages

Part four: Towards a definition of authenticity

chapter 14|2 pages

The instant

chapter 15|5 pages

Choice

chapter 16|6 pages

The authentic and the everyday. Camus

chapter 17|7 pages

Universality and particularity

chapter 18|9 pages

Saint-Exupéry