Vulgarity and Authenticity: Dimensions of Otherness in the World of Jean-Paul Sartre

Focusing on the interplay of authenticity and vulgarisation in Sartre’s thought, Charme sets out to throw new light on his philosophy. The book combines a candid portrayal of Sartre with a fresh look at his philosophy. Charme relates Sartre’s theory of human relations to the tensions and contradictions in Sartre’s personal life and in his private attitudes towards others and towards himself.