Existentialist Thinkers and Ethics

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Exploring the ethical perspectives of influential twentieth-century existential thinkers, this collection examines the works of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Arendt, Camus, Sartre, Beauvoir, and Merleau-Ponty. It argues against the common dismissal of existentialist ethics, highlighting how these philosophers respect the individual while emphasizing the importance of the Other and authentic living. Contributors analyze the complexities of existentialist ethics, presenting it as a compelling alternative to traditional ethical frameworks.