Sartre and Magic

Jean-Paul Sartre''s technical and multifaceted concept of magic is central for understanding crucial elements of his early philosophy (1936-1943), not least his conception of the ego, emotion, the imaginary and value.

Daniel O''Shiel follows the thread of magic throughout Sartre''s early philosophical work. Firstly, Sartre''s work on the ego (1936) shows a personal, reflective form of consciousne...