SSR Quarter 1 Assignment
Being and Nothingness by Jean-Paul Sartre, a professor of philosophy, is the book I have decided to read for the first quarter. This thought-provoking novel is 807 pages long and belongs in the nonfiction genre as it challenges philosophical thought. Sartre questions the principal text of modern existentialism which is centered around the analysis of existence and how individuals exist first then spend a lifetime changing their essence or nature. He describes the distinction of conscious being (being-for-itself) and unconscious being (being-in-itself) as he argues that these elements is what defines man. He then further explains that because conscious being lacks a predetermined essence, it is forced to create itself from nothingness. Hence the title of the novel, Being and Nothingness.
For the most part, I did enjoy reading this work of nonfiction because of Sartre's intriguing definition of modern existentialism. However, the book possessed many themes and ideas that were difficult to understand at times. Sartre also decided to repeat certain words and phrases throughout his writing which made reading a bit of a chore. Overall, this novel was a joy to read that I recommend it to those interested in philosophy or simply looking for a new book to read.
For the most part, I did enjoy reading this work of nonfiction because of Sartre's intriguing definition of modern existentialism. However, the book possessed many themes and ideas that were difficult to understand at times. Sartre also decided to repeat certain words and phrases throughout his writing which made reading a bit of a chore. Overall, this novel was a joy to read that I recommend it to those interested in philosophy or simply looking for a new book to read.
This very long book seems to be a very good book hahah!! Being and Nothingness really seems to make you think and wonder . By how it is described it must be an intriguing story. I can definitely see my self reading this in the future .
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