Being and Nothingness
New York: Philosophical Library, 1956. 1st US Edition. 8vo. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #16276
A gorgeous 1st American Edition in a lovely original publisher dust jacket.
636pp. Translated and with an introduction by Hazel Barnes.
As Sartre became more intimately involved in the concrete political questions of his day, he came to focus more on the various larger social structures that systematically objectify people and fail to recognize or affirm their individual consciousness and innate freedom. These structures include capitalist exploitation, colonialism, racism, and sexism. The French Philosopher explores these fundamental human issues, along with others, in this, one of his most acclaimed works.
Red cloth with gilt titling on spine and gilt emblem on front board. Tight square binding. Little wear to binding or jacket, with a small light smudge to jacket spine. Jacket presents handsomely in archival mylar.
A beautiful copy to add to your fine philosophy collection.
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