Barrett, William - Irrational Man: A Study in Existential Philosophy

Heinemann, London, 1961. First English Edition, Hardcover (Original Grey Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. To front: titles, contents list & foreword to the English edition. William Barrett's Irrational Man: A Study in Existential Philosophy is a seminal 1958 work that introduced existentialism to American readers, providing a lucid, historical overview of the philosophy by examining its roots in figures like Augustine and Aquinas and its key proponents, including Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Sartre. The book explains the core concepts of existentialism, such as the irrational and the absurd, and interprets their impact on art and literature, aiming to make these complex ideas accessible to a general audience. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 278 pages. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Bookseller's small label inside front cover & previous owner's small name label tofep.. Top edge blue. Gilt titles on blue panel front & spine. Includes index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Philosophy; Existential Philosophy; Existentialism; Literature & Literary; Philosophy. Inventory No: 5327.

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