First published 2021
In the aftermath of World War II, renowned philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre grapples with the trauma and moral complexities that haunt a generation. Haunted by his own wartime experiences, Sartre navigates a fractured landscape, wrestling with the weight of his convictions and the human capacity for both cruelty and resilience. Through a series of personal reflections, he confronts the devastating consequences of conflict and the elusive nature of truth in a world forever changed.
Genres: philosophy, 20th-century, biography-memoir, academic
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: exploring-human-capacity, grappling-with-convictions
Period: Post-War
138 pages · Paperback · Seagull Books
Content warnings: war