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Sartre: Philosophy in an Hour

By: Paul Strathern
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Following on from the incredible online success of the ‘History In An Hour’ titles- now there’s a Philosophy series for busy people, on the go. Listen to a succinct account of the Philosophy of Sartre in just one hour.

Here is a concise, expert account of Jean-Paul Sartre’s life and philosophical ideas in this short audiobook. Entertainingly written and easy to listen to – this also includes selections from Jean-Paul Sartre’s work with suggested further reading, and chronologies that place Sartre in the context of the broader scheme of philosophy.

©2012 Paul Strathern (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
20th Century Philosophy
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‘Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them . . .I find them hard to stop reading.’ New York Times

‘Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise’ Wall Street Journal

‘Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character . . . I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.’ Boston Globe

‘A godsend in this era of the short attention span.’ New York Times

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extraordinary work.

really enjoyed this audio book. had already read most of Sartre's major works, but this was an opportunity to revisit with different analysis.

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Witty, accessible and fun

Keeble is a superb narrator and guide into a great world of the patron Saint of existentialism. It was over all too soon.

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