The Self and the Other Explained

Jean-Paul Sartre’s Philosophy of Relationships, The Look, Intersubjectivity, Love, Desire, Conflict, and the Struggle for Recognition

De: The Practical Atlas

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

The Self and the Other Explained: Jean-Paul Sartre’s Philosophy of Relationships, The Look, Intersubjectivity, Love, Desire, Conflict, and the Struggle for Recognition explores one of the most powerful and unsettling dimensions of existential philosophy: what happens when one freedom encounters another. In this in depth and accessible guide, The Practical Atlas examines Sartre’s groundbreaking analysis of “the look,” objectification, shame, alienation, love, desire, domination, and mutual recognition. This book reveals how Sartre’s ideas illuminate everyday relationships, romantic tension, social conflict, and the ethical challenges of living among other conscious beings.

Drawing primarily from Being and Nothingness while incorporating insights from Sartre’s later social and political thought, this book shows how identity is never formed in isolation. We become aware of ourselves through the gaze of others. We long to be freely chosen, yet fear being reduced to an object. We seek intimacy while struggling to preserve independence. Through clear explanations and practical philosophical reflection, readers will gain a deeper understanding of intersubjectivity, authenticity, responsibility, and the fragile balance between autonomy and connection.

Perfect for readers interested in existentialism, philosophy of relationships, phenomenology, and modern ethics, this book offers both intellectual depth and real world relevance. Whether you are a student of philosophy, a lifelong learner, or someone seeking insight into love, conflict, and human connection, this guide provides a powerful framework for understanding the drama of the self and the other in contemporary life.

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