Philosophical Writings

Despite growing interest in her philosophy, Simone de Beauvoir remains widely misunderstood. She is typically portrayed as a mere intellectual follower of her companion, Jean-Paul Sartre. In <i>Philosophical Writings</i>, Beauvoir herself shows that nothing could be further from the truth. <p>Beauvoir's philosophical work suffers from a lack of English-language translation or, worse, mistranslation into heavily condensed popular versions. <i>Philosophical Writings</i> provides an unprecedented collection of complete, scholarly editions of philosophical texts that cover the first twenty-three years of Beauvoir's career, including a number of recently discovered works. Ranging from metaphysical literature to existentialist ethics, <i>Philosophical Writings</i> brings together diverse elements of Beauvoir's work while highlighting continuities in the development of her thought. Each of the translations features detailed notes and a scholarly introduction explaining its larger significance.</p> <p>Revelatory and long overdue, <i>Philosophical Writings</i> adds to the ongoing resurgence of interest in Beauvoir's thought and to her growing influence on today's philosophical curriculum.</p>