Existentialism and Excess: The Life and Times of Jean-Paul Sartre – Gary Cox Alleen Vandaag

Jean-Paul Sartre is an undisputed giant of twentieth-century philosophy. His intellectual writings popularizing existentialism combined with his creative and artistic flair have made him a legend of French thought. His tumultuous personal life – so inextricably bound up with his philosophical thinking – is a fascinating tale of love and lust, drug abuse, high profile fallings-out and political and cultural rebellion. This substantial and meticulously researched biography is accessible, fast-paced, often a…