Ebook: Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Thomas Flynn's Existentialism is part of Oxford University Press' "very short introduction" series. "Weighing in" at less than 150 pages, Flynn's volume is both short and incisive, providing an introduction to most of the key existentialist philosophers and an overview of most of the key existentialist themes. As a "non-philosopher", I found the book more than accessible; the only exception is the book's final chapter, "Existentialism in the 21st century," which would likely be of special interest to those with a more extensive background in contemporary trends in philosophy. Beyond that final chapter, my hunch is that Flynn's volume will be of special interest to those with minimal prior exposure to existentialist writing. For anyone in that camp, this small volume comes highly recommended.