Jean-Paul Sartre and Morality

A Legacy Under AttackThe Sartrean legacy in moral philosophy is under siege. While Jean-Paul Sartre is regarded as a well-accomplished writer in philosophy, novel, playwright, and biography, just to name a few, many are convinced that ethics was not his strongest suit. His approach to morality is often rebuked.The literature contains several works that juxtapose Sartre as a moral philosopher. This book proposes a different approach. The text examines some of Jean-Paul Sartre's popular works.This work offers a different perspective in the debate. It is a thorough, but succinct, exploration of the Sartrean approach to moral philosophy. The text also revisits some of Sartre's most poignant moments, including his childhood, his trajectory toward literary stardom, and his major accomplishments.