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Gary Cox explores Sartre's infamous maxim 'Hell is other people!' in this in-depth existential account of the human condition, the nature of the self, and the intricate ways in which that nature shapes the interpersonal dynamics of our relationships with others.

"What is goodness? Is goodness achievable, and if so, how? If being a good person is a matter of doing the right thing, then what is the right thing to do? Is it acting rationally, promoting happiness, exercising moderation in all things or respecting the freedom of others, or is it somehow a concoction of all these abilities, wisely adjusted to suit circumstances? In this instructive, entertaining and often humorous book, Gary Cox, best-selling author of How to Be an Existentialist and How to Be a Philosopher , investigates the phenomenon of goodness and what, if anything, it is to be a good person and a paragon of virtue. Part easygoing exploration of the age-old subject of moral philosophy, part personal development and improvement manual, How to be Good carefully leads the reader on a fascinating journey through the often strange and surprising world of ethics. This book covers issues from abortion to animal rights and delves into the meaning, achievability and reality of goodness through an examination of the work of major philosophical thinkers such as Aristotle, Ayer, Bentham, Gautama Buddha, Hare, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, Nietzsche, Moore, Plato, Sartre, Singer, Thomson and Warnock."--

Genius -- Stowaway traveller -- Exile -- Very heaven -- Castor -- Le Havre -- Apricot cocktails -- Ostraconophobia -- La petite russe -- The mighty Gallimard -- Sex before war -- War of words -- Occupation -- Political animal -- Differences -- Crushing Camus and Genet -- Blood pressure rising -- The ghost of Stalin -- Corydrane creations -- The philosopher and the film director -- Explosive situation -- Nobel words -- Help of the helpless -- Revolution in the air -- Ultra-lefty -- The long road down -- Immortality -- A kind of conclusion.

The 10th anniversary edition of a witty classic about the philosophy of existentialism. It is also a genuine self-help book offering clear advice on how to live according to the principles of existentialism formulated by Nietzsche, Sartre, Camus, and the other great existentialist philosophers. An attack on contemporary excuse culture, the book urges us to face the hard existential truths of the human condition. By revealing that we are all inescapably free and responsible - 'condemned to be free,' as Sartre says - the book aims to empower the reader with a sharp sense that we are each the master of our own destiny. Cox makes fun of the reputation existentialism has for being gloomy and pessimistic, exposing it for what it really is - an honest, uplifting, and potentially life changing philosophy! This striking 10th anniversary edition with a substantial new preface includes more pointers on how to be a true existentialist, including how to be an existentialist at a time when environmental issues are becoming ever more pressing and our 'post-truth' world increasingly subjects us to the politically polarising power of simplistic social media

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 - Existentialists and Existentialism -- Chapter 2 - The Universe -- Chapter 3 - Nothingness -- Chapter 4 - Consciousness and Lack -- Chapter 5 - Time -- Chapter 6 - Freedom and Choice -- Chapter 7 - Anxiety and Vertigo -- Chapter 8 - Bad Faith -- Chapter 9 - Responsibility -- Chapter 10 - Authenticity -- Chapter 11 - Children and Childhood -- Chapter 12 - Other People -- Chapter 13 - The Body -- Chapter 14 - Love and Hate -- Chapter 15 - Sexual Desire -- Chapter 16 - Marriage -- Chapter 17 - Emotions -- Chapter 18 - Contingency and Absurdity -- Chapter 19 - God -- Chapter 20 - Death -- Bibliography -- Other Media References -- Further Reading -- Index.

The Sartre Dictionary is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of Jean- Paul Sartre. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book covers all of his major works, ideas and influences and provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Sartre's thought. Students will discover a wealth of useful information, analysis and criticism. More than 350 A-Z entries include clear definitions of all the key terms used in Sartre's writings and detailed synopses of his key works, novels and plays. The Dictionary also includes entries on Sartre's major philosophical influences, from Descartes to Heidegger, and his contemporaries, including de Beauvoir and Merleau-Ponty. It covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Sartre's existentialism, offering clear explanations of often complex terminology.

Jean-Paul Sartre in one of the most widely read and important of twentieth-century philosophers, an iconic figure, whose ideas and writings continue to resonate. A confident understanding of Sartre is essential for students of Continental philosophy. Sartre: A Guide for the Perplexed is an illuminating and comprehensive introduction to the work of this major twentieth-century thinker. It identifies the four key themes that run through Sartre''s writings - consciousness, freedom, bad faith and authenticity. It explores each theme in detail, building up a clear and thorough overview of Sartre