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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textHistory of Ideas Club (Live) | The French ExistentialistsIn this session of the Liberty series, hosted by Samuel Woodall and Jack Thomson from the Buckingham Political Thought Reading Club, we delve into the world of French existentialism. Join us as we explore the key ideas of Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Albert Camus—examining concepts like radical freedom, bad faith, authenticity, and the absurd. The discussion also covers existentialism's intersections with feminism, post-colonialism, and political ethics.Key texts discussed:Sartre's Being and Nothingnessde Beauvoir's The Second SexCamus' Bread and FreedomEngage with thought-provoking debates on the role of resistance, the foundations of society, and the existential quest for meaning.#Existentialism #Philosophy #Camus #Sartre #deBeauvoir #LibertySeries #HistoryOfIdeasClub
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