How to Be an Existentialist - now available in paperback!

"The book evangelises eloquently for a slightly revised version of Sartrean existentialism, nicely explaining much-worried-about notions such as "authenticity" and "bad faith". Thus armed, one may face down absurdity and the inevitability of death in all those locations that irresistibly evoke them, such as airports, dentists' waiting rooms, gyms, dog kennels, and hot-air balloons." The Guardian

How to Be an Existentialist, one of our bestselling titles of the last few years, is now available in paperback for the first time. Philosopher and writer Gary Cox presents a genuine self-help book offering clear advice on how to live according to the principles of existentialism formulated by Nietzsche, Sartre, Camus and the other great existentialist philosophers.

An attack on contemporary excuse culture, the book urges us to face the hard existential truths of the human condition. It uncompromisingly counsels us to become tougher and more dignified, less grumbling and irresponsible, to stop chasing rainbows and making excuses and instead to get a grip and get real.
By revealing that we are all inescapably free and responsible – ‘condemned to be free’, as Sartre says - the book aims to empower the reader with a sharp sense that we are each the master of our own destiny. Cox makes fun of the reputation existentialism has for being gloomy and pessimistic, exposing it for what it really is - an honest, uplifting and potentially life changing philosophy!

Also look out for Gary's new book, The Existentialist's Guide to Death, the Universe and Nothingness, which publishes in November.