At the Existentialist Café
At the Existentialist Café
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2016
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BetaAt the Existentialist Café
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2016440
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Biography•
PhilosophyParis, France • 1930s
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Politics & Government•
Psychology2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
At the Existentialist Café by Sarah Bakewell explores the lives and ideas of existentialist philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Albert Camus. The text delves into how their philosophies emerged from personal experiences and historical context, offering a narrative that intertwines biography, history, and philosophy to illuminate the existentialist movement.
Informative
Contemplative
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Sarah Bakewell's At the Existentialist Café receives praise for its engaging narrative and accessible exploration of existentialism, blending biography and philosophy deftly. Critics commend its lively portrayal of key thinkers. However, some find its breadth overwhelming, potentially confusing novices. Overall, it's a vibrant introduction to existentialist ideas.
Who Should Read At the Existentialist Café?
Readers who appreciate At the Existentialist Café by Sarah Bakewell likely enjoy philosophical explorations and biographies. Fans of Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari or Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig would find it engaging, as it combines history, philosophy, and personal narratives.
19,557 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Biography•
PhilosophyParis, France • 1930s
•
Politics & Government•
Psychology2016
Adult
18+ years
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