The Pluralist Philosophies Of England And America
- 356 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Jean Wahl Books
May 25, 1888 – June 18, 1974
Jean Wahl was a French philosopher known for his unconventional approach and for introducing Hegelian thought to France in the 1930s. Initially influenced by Bergson and American pluralists, he became a pivotal figure in French intellectual life, notably through his championing of Kierkegaard's work. His writings, often controversial, influenced a generation of key thinkers, including Gilles Deleuze and Emmanuel Levinas. Wahl eschewed systematization, favoring philosophical innovation and the concrete, earning him a reputation as an anti-systematic philosopher. Beyond his academic career, he also fostered intellectual exchange through initiatives in the United States and post-war France, establishing influential centers for non-conformist thought.
Human Existence and Transcendence
- 212 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The book delves into the philosophical exploration of transcendence, stemming from Jean Wahl's pivotal 1937 lecture that influenced European thought. It includes Wahl's original lecture, a debate featuring notable philosophers like Gabriel Marcel and Nicolai Berdyaev, and letters from prominent figures such as Heidegger and Levinas. Wahl emphasizes the importance of human experience in evaluating philosophical ideas, offering a fresh perspective on transcendence and its historical implications. An annotated introduction by Hackett aids readers in navigating this significant work of twentieth-century philosophy.
Philosophies of Existence
An Introduction to the Basic Thought of Kierkegaard, Heidegger, Jaspers, Marcel, Sartre
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Focusing on Existentialism, this book delves into the philosophies of existence and the prominent thinkers who shaped the field. It highlights how these philosophers aimed to differentiate their ideas from other philosophical traditions through unique structures and approaches. The analysis provided offers insights into the foundational concepts of Existentialism and the intellectual landscape of the time.
Introduction à la pensée de Heidegger
- 254 pages
- 9 hours of reading
C'est en 1928, peu après la parution de Etre et Temps, que Martin Heidegger donna, à l'Université de Fribourg, un cours resté célèbre, et auquel assistait Jean Wahl. Celui-ci y recueillit alors, en notes, l'enseignement du philosophe allemand. Ce sont ces notes qui ont servi de base aux leçons sur Heidegger données par Jean Wahl en Sorbonne en 1946. Ce cours, publié dans le présent volume, est, à ce jour, l'un des meilleurs et des plus limpides exposés du système heideggerien. Car les grands thèmes qui y sont abordés - la spécificité de la philosophie au regard de la science, la question de la vérité, le débat sur les " visions du monde " -servent à Jean Wahl de fil conducteur pour pénétrer au cœur d'une pensée complexe et majeure. A travers cette exploration, si féconde , c'est l'université française qui, soudain, se penche sur l'Université française qui, soudain, se penche sur l'Université allemande. Confrontation décisive et passionnante....