Bibliograph

How to be authentic, Simone de Beauvoir and the quest for fulfillment, Skye C. Cleary

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How to be authentic, Simone de Beauvoir and the quest for fulfillment, Skye C. Cleary

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-266) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to be authentic

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1340654825

Responsibility statement

Skye C. Cleary

Sub title

Simone de Beauvoir and the quest for fulfillment

Summary

"How to Be Authentic is a lively introduction to Simone de Beauvoir's philosophy of existentialism, as well as an exploration of the successes and failures that Beauvoir and other women have experienced in striving towards authenticity. Skye C. Cleary takes us through some of life's major relationships and milestones: friendship; romantic love; marriage; children; and death, and examines how each offers an opportunity for us to stretch toward authenticity. While many people don't get to choose their path in life--whether because of systemic oppression or the actions of other individuals--Cleary makes a compelling case that Beauvoir's ideas can help us become more conscious of living purposefully, thoughtfully, and with vitality, and she shows us how to do so in responsible ways that invigorate every person's right to become poets of their own lives."--, Publisher marketing

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Formative years. Existential infrastructure ; Growing up -- Situations. Friendship ; Romantic love ; Marriage ; Motherhood ; Aging ; Death -- Toward fulfillment. Self-sabotage ; Happiness ; Rebellion

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