From its roots in the 19th century to its full flowering in the 20th, existentialism has made a profound impression on the course of modern history. This powerful three-part series profiles the lives and critically examines the contributions of proto-existentialist Friedrich Nietzsche; Martin Heidegger; and Jean-Paul Sartre, under whom it ripened to its fullest expression. 3-part series, 50 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Friedrich Nietzsche: Beyond Good and Evil | Martin Heidegger: Design for Living | Jean-Paul Sartre: The Road to Freedom

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