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Existential Humanism in Sartre and Camus


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Existential Humanism in Sartre and Camus
This paper discusses 'Being and Nothingness' by Sartre and 'The Myth of Sisyphus' by Camus, with regards to the subject of existential humanism.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages) | 2 sources | 2006 United States


Paper Summary:

In this essay, the writer compares and contrasts the philosophy of existential humanism as found in Sartre's 'Being and Nothingness' and Camus' 'The Myth of Sisyphus'. The writer discusses that the overarching themes of the two thinkers' takes on the same philosophy are described, with points of departure within each thinker's views described as appropriate. The basic claims that life is meaningless but still worth living are explored.

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APA Citation:

Existential Humanism in Sartre and Camus (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Existential-Humanism-in-Sartre-and-Camus/89880

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"Existential Humanism in Sartre and Camus" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Existential-Humanism-in-Sartre-and-Camus/89880>




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