Basic Writings of Existentialism (Modern Library Classics) Paperback – April 13, 2004

Only required texts for college that I don't regret buying

Very interesting yet confusing!

This editor does some Justice to Kierkegaard's thoughts!!I love this book; it's my favorite book in the world.Buy this book and get lost inside the world of Existentialism.Caution though: it's not for everyone- there are some who justwill never understand it.*

So, maybe through no fault of its own, I find this book EXTREMELY difficult to read. I tried on several occasions to engage in what was being said, but found myself glazing over and losing interest entirely. I had much better luck reading Existentialism For Dummies. I don't consider myself extremely intelligent, but I do think I have a better-than-average ability to understand most new things and possess a great deal of common sense. Having said this, I found this book to be so... I can't even put it into words. In other words, if you are looking for an introduction to existentialism, this isn't your book!! Seriously...try Existentialism For Dummies (also sold on Amazon) and you'll actually walk away feeling like you've learned something.

It's good thanks.

This book is great! Marino chooses key passages written by what can be regarded at the founders of existentialistic thought. A very good introduction into existentialism and just a nice book to read in general. Very highly recommend.

Good

All the bases are covered in this collection. Some of this content is available on-line, but it's nice to have these gathered-up in one place.

It came when expected. The pages were a little bit on the thinner side but alright. The cover has a nice feel to it. For the contents of the book, it has what it claims to have. This book is less an introduction to existentialism but instead what to read when you've got an overall grasp on the topic and want to further your understanding without fully committing.

what I expected and have used in my philosophy class. Good for sharing and debating rather than reading on ones own

目次を見て分かるように、いわゆる「実存主義」的なものを匂わせる人々の代表作を集めたものです。キルケーゴル、ニーチェ、ドストエフスキー、Unamuno(スペインの作家、哲学者）、ハイデッガー、サルトル、ボーヴォワール夫人、カミュ、ラルフ・エリソン。　いずれも、この世界や人間のもつ不可解さ、不条理性、矛盾に焦点を当て、そこから得たものを、自らの哲学なり文学にまで発展させていった人たちだと思います。　カミュの”砂漠”という言葉から醸し出される閉塞感や、サルトルの神を消し去った後に残る”孤独な自己”、Unamunoの小説において牧師マニュエルが終生抱えてきた虚偽という重荷...どの作品も切り口は異なるものの、”真実”というものを求める哲学的傾向をビンビンと感じさせる素晴らしいものでした。　ドストエフスキーの『Notes From The Underground』において、彼が独白する傲慢で独善的な態度や、自由意志を死守しようとする反骨的な様子が最高にGOODでした。

Needed it for a class but dropped it afterwards. Book arrived in good condition.

Book arrived as expected and on time.