Book Club–Being and Nothingness
ByI have noticed some people starting online book clubs. Here is the deal, I read a lot. Not just books but blogs, magazines, newspapers, and articles. The books that I read are rarely interesting to other people. Which makes me a little sad.
I am soon starting to work my way through Being and Nothingness by Jean Paul Sartre. From what I hear this book can be life changing. So, I would like to invite my readers and the rest of this fantastic bloggosphere to join me in not just making my way through the book but actually diving into intellectual discussion.
Here is what you need to do…
1.) If you want to take part leave a comment on this post and let me know.
2.) Go buy the book or pick it up at the library. (You can find it for around $5 here, and no that is not an affiliate link)
3.) Each week I will post the reading “assignment” on Tuesday. Every Friday I will post a conversation around the section filled with favorite quotes and questions to help inspire thought. We can dive into the conversation via commenting.
I am hoping with all my might that at least SOMEONE will take part in this. If not, I will still be reading being and nothingness all by myself. Please don’t make me do that…
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Count me in! From what I’ve just read after googling this book it sounds really interesting.
I want to take part, this seems interesting. But, it’s kinda hard for me to find the book in Indonesia. Anyone know the link where I can read the book online?
Thanks.
Cassie count me in. I’m excited to take this journey with you and maybe you will even teach me some things about myself and the human condition….yay for soul searching!
I’m in! This book has been my “list”for ages – I’d love to tackle it with a group of people.
I might be up for this… :)
Steph
Oh my goodness!
This makes me super happy!
This book can be kind of tricky to get through but don’t get discouraged. I think having the conversation going here and working our way through it together can make it a little more fun.
Yay for philosophy!
This sounds like a great idea! I’m afraid I won’t be able to participate in the first round, as I’ll be on holiday and *gasp* away from my computer. If you do this again, though I’ll definitely participate!
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I just picked up the book. Holy cow, lady! This should be fun. :)
Cassie? Did you just con a bunch of us into buying Being and Nothingness? Are you an heir to the Sartre estate?
I am failing I am failing miserably!!
This is going to start Monday. I swear !