Sartre barrel

Author's name: Ali Hussein Publisher: Al-Rafidain for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2025 Literary classification: Philosophy and Thought Brief about the book: Thousands of young readers found in the writings of Sartre, Camus, Heidegger, Simone de Beauvoir, and Merleau-Ponty a reflection of their discontent with society, and they began to talk about boredom, anxiety, freedom, and commitment. Everyone was captivated by Sartre’s image with his pipe and dark coat, Camus and his charm that brought him closer to movie stars, de Beauvoir with her distinctive hijab, and Heidegger with his peasant clothes. Existential ideas about freedom and rebellion became a significant part of popular culture. Luc Ferry asks: Why did philosophy, especially existentialism, become a "trend"? Why this fascination with it? And most importantly, what do we want when we talk about philosophy? Is it enough to look at Sartre’s picture and follow his life and stances to make yourself an existentialist? In this book, I discuss my readings on existentialism from the time when the sophist philosopher Protagoras said his famous saying "Man is the measure of all things," until the moment when Colin Wilson transformed from an outsider to new existentialism. It is a summary of my passion for this philosophy, its most prominent stars, and its intellectual battles. Ultimately, it is a series of portraits through which I do not aim to convince you as a reader that existential philosophy is the most suitable for your life; you are responsible for your choices. Even your attempt to read this book is, in the eyes of Sartre and his colleagues, an existential act reflecting a decision you made alone, and you are responsible for this choice.