Jean-Paul Sartre

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French Existentialist philosopher

Why Is Jean-Paul Sartre Influential?

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According to Wikipedia, Jean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre was one of the key figures in the philosophy of existentialism , a French playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic, as well as a leading figure in 20th-century French philosophy and Marxism. His work has influenced sociology, critical theory, post-colonial theory, and literary studies, and continues to do so. He was awarded the 1964 Nobel Prize in Literature despite attempting to refuse it, saying that he always declined official honors and that "a writer should not allow himself to be turned into an institution."

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What Are Jean-Paul Sartre's Academic Contributions?

Jean-Paul Sartre is most known for their academic work in the field of philosophy. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of literature, sociology, and earth sciences.

Jean-Paul Sartre has made the following academic contributions:

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