Throughout the ages philosophers have examined their own lives
in an attempt both to find some meaning and to explain the roots of
their philosophical perspectives. This volume is an introduction to
philosophical autobiography, a rich but hitherto ignored literary
genre that questions the self, its social context, and existence in
general. The author analyzes representative narratives from
antiquity to postmodernity, focusing in particular on three case
studies: the autobiographies of St. Augustine, Rousseau, and
Sartre. Through the study of these exemplary texts, philosophical
reflection on the self emerges as a valid alternative to Freudian
psychoanalysis and as a way of promoting self-renewal and
change.
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