In Search of Authenticity: Existentialism from Kierkegaard to Camus

by Jacob Golomb

Great philosophers such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Sartre have clearly been preoccupied by the possibility of authenticity. In this study, Jacob Golomb looks closely at the literature and writings of these philosophers in his analysis of their ethics.
Golomb's writings shows his passionate commitment to the quest for the authenticity - particularly in our climate of post-modern scepticism. He argues that existentialism is all the more pertinent and relevant today when set against the general disillusionment which characterises the late twentieth century.
This book is invaluable reading for those who have been fascinated by figures like Camus's Meursault, Sartre's Matthieu and Nietzsche's Zarathustra.

Genres: Philosophy

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Rowan Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book very much and found it to be worth reading. I'd recommend it to anyone who has an interest in philosophy.

[Aria Izik-Dzurko · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good survey of existential philosophy, well-written and organized.

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars!

Read for my SAT'S. Super complicated yet interesting. Felt more connected to aspects of Kant and Nietzsche than Hegel and Kirgor Kierkegaard.

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