Preface to Second Edition.

Part I: Preliminaries.

Part II: Philosophy and Alienation.

Part III: From Phenomenology to Existentialism.

Part IV: 'Being-in-the-World'.

Part V: Dualisms Dissolved.

Part VI: Self and Others.

Part VII: Modes of Self-estrangement.

Part VIII: Angst, Death and Absurdity.

Part IX: Existential Freedom.

Part X: Existentialism and Ethics.

Part XI: Appendix.

Bibliography.

Index.

'This revision and update of David Cooper's clear and careful reconstructive introduction to existentialist philosophy can only strengthen the impression the original gave that questions raised by existential thinkers are those on which all the larger philosophical debates converge. With its supplements on religion, politics and art, and a closer look at the Heidegger-Sartre link, the book is now an even more formidable challenge to those who still doubt this philosophy's credentials.' - Alastair Hannay, University of Oslo


'In this clear and superbly written book, David Cooper provides a thematic presentation of the central ideas of existentialism. He has produced an invaluable work for students and general readers who can appreciate a well-argued, straightforward account of existentialism that does not sacrifice the richness of the ideas that make the philosophy of existentialism so engaging.' - James Risser, Seattle University

David E. Cooper is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Durham. His many books include Epistemology: The Classic Readings (Blackwell 1999); Ethics: The Classic Readings (Blackwell 1997); A Companion to Aesthetics (Blackwell 1992); World Philosophies: An Historical Introduction (Blackwell 1995); Metaphor (1986); Heidegger (1996). He is currently editing the series Philosophy: The Classic Readings (Blackwell Publishers).

D. E. Cooper, University of Durham