French Existentialism - Frederick Temple Kingston - Books - University of Toronto Press - 9781487592318 - December 15, 1961
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Frederick Temple Kingston
French Existentialism

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In this study the author makes a comparison between the two main types of existentialism: the Christian and the non-Christian. The comparison is made on four levels: first, the common situation; second, the possibility and means of communication; third, the chosen methods of philosophy; and fourth, the attitude and interpretations in relation to similar subjects. Although the French existentialists have been greatly influenced by Kierkegaard and by contemporary existentialist thought in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and the United States, the study is limited to the existentialism of contemporary French writers. France in the last fifty years has experienced some of the most crucial events of her history and this common setting for both Christian and non-Christian man turns to Christianity and another militant atheism. It is particularly in France that the split is most clearly made between these two varieties of existentialist thought.



Dr. Kingston handles the issues in a fair and honest way, neither concealing his own position nor dealing unfairly with those of whom he is most critical. The intelligent English reader, lay or academic, will find this an excellent introduction to a whole area of modern French life and thought with which he is unlikely to be well acquainted.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released December 15, 1961
ISBN13 9781487592318
Publishers University of Toronto Press
Pages 238
Dimensions 152 × 229 × 14 mm   ·   353 g
Language English  

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