Bøger af Karl Jaspers

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One of the founders of existentialism, the eminent philosopher Karl Jaspers, here presents for the general reader an introduction to philosophy. In doing so, he also offers a lucid summary of his own philosophical thought. The foreword provides a brief overview of Jaspers' life and achievement.

Presents a philosophical examination of the contemporary state and nature of mankind. This title focuses upon such subjects as the tension between mass-order and individual human life, our conception of human life and the potential for mankind's future existence.

A collection of three essays that deals with the response of the philosophical mind to the world of reality, with the search for truth. It features an essay that study Descartes in three parts: analysing Descartes' philosophical operation, Descartes' Method, and the position of his philosophy within the historical context of philosophical thought.

A compilation of articles, this title includes Karl Jaspers' critical analysis of Rudolf Bultmann's interpretation of Christianity, in which he rejects the premise that any religion can or should be understood without its mythical framework. Bultmann defends his approach, suggesting that Jaspers has not really understood his intent or meaning.

But not unambiguously; many functionally suitable pieces are present in numerous, only slightly varied repetitions, others reveal themselves as precious and unique forms, as though each were meant to furnish a cornerstone somewhere or a keystone for an arch."-Karl Jaspers, from the introduction