Being and Nothingness

The renowned French philosopher's most crucial work, "Being and Nothingness," presents a groundbreaking exploration of ontology, ethics, and personal liberty. Within this seminal text, Jean-Paul Sartre closely scrutinizes the study of existence itself, delving into empirical matters that he believes perplex scientific disciplines. Most significantly, he probes the concept of "freedom through choice," asserting that individuals bear complete and absolute responsibility for their actions. While respecting, expanding upon, and countering the ideas of earlier philosophers such as Descartes, Husserl, and Hegel, Sartre examines "Being-for-itself," "Being-for-others," and ethical considerations, contending that the body and the mind possess the capacity to share a unified consciousness.