The Age of Reason
A Novel (Vintage International)
What's it about
What if true freedom isn't about having endless choices, but about the one choice you're terrified to make? Explore the paralyzing burden of absolute liberty and discover why the path you refuse to take might be the only one that truly matters. You'll follow Mathieu, a philosophy professor in 1938 Paris, as he desperately seeks an abortion for his mistress. This single, urgent problem forces him to confront the very meaning of his existence, his relationships, and his desperate, philosophical search for an authentic life.
Meet the author
Jean-Paul Sartre was a Nobel Prize-winning French philosopher, playwright, and novelist, widely regarded as the leading figure of twentieth-century existentialism and a key voice in modern thought. His experiences as a prisoner of war and a member of the French Resistance during World War II profoundly shaped his philosophy. This background gave him a unique lens on freedom, choice, and responsibility, core themes he masterfully explores through the characters and moral dilemmas within The Age of Reason.
The Script
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