Philosophy of Existence

Karl Jaspers

Published by University of Pennsylvania Press 1971

Philosophy of Existence

Karl Jaspers
Translated by: Richard F. Grabau

https://doi.org/10.9783/9780812200867

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A compact discussion of being, truth, and reality by Karl Jaspers (1883-1969), the founder of German existentialism.

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Karl Jaspers (1883-1969)--"founder of German Existentialism" (Martin Heidegger) and "a lucid and flexible intelligence in the service of a genuine and passionate concern for human life" (William Barrett)--is one of the great thinkers of modern times. His many books--best known among them are The Great Philosophers, The Future of Mankind, and The Question of German Guilt--have been translated into every Western language.

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"The finest introduction to Jaspers's own comprehensive philosophy and to existentialism as a philosophical movement."—John R. Silber

"The best single volume to introduce existentialism as a total philosopy."—Library Journal

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Editor's Note Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	v
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
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Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
The Being of the Encompassing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	15
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Language: English
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Copyright year: 1971
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 128
Keywords: Philosophy

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Published: November 24, 2010
ISBN: 9780812200867