9' - Being and Nothingness

This text is a collection of excerpts from the introduction and foreword to a new English translation of Jean-Paul Sartre's Being and Nothingness. The excerpts discuss the book's historical context, philosophical significance, and enduring influence, highlighting Sartre's concepts of consciousness, freedom, and nothingness. They also address criticisms of Sartre's work, particularly concerning sexism and humanism, and analyze the challenges of translating Sartre's complex and stylistically unique prose. Finally, the excerpts provide a brief overview of the book's contents, focusing on its key themes and arguments.