Karl Jaspers (1883-1969), a German existentialist philosopher, is one of the contemporary philosophers most profoundly influenced by historical events, particularly World War II and the ethical, political, and social issues that arose in its aftermath and continue to this day. His analysis of the crisis of the era is thus intimately linked to a present he lived through and whose trials he endured. The philosopher of today confronts a tumultuous sea of crimes and tragedies, not as a mere observer cataloging events and tracing their causes, but with an insight stemming from an inner core where a set of authentic values, radiating from a deep philosophical faith, are concentrated. Such philosophical contemplation is thereby capable of shouldering the entire burden of life.

• Author: Karl Jaspers
• Translator: Mohamed Fathi El-Sheniti
• Publisher: Aqlam Arabiya - Cairo
• Edition: 1
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Number of Pages: 233
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9789775217998