{"product_id":"the-reality-of-others-is-hell-other-people-9781538193488","title":"The Reality of Others: Is Hell Other People?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e'Hell is other people,' said Jean-Paul Sartre, and Gary Cox's book explores this idea in detail, offering philosophical advice on how to establish more amicable, constructive, and productive human relations. The key to not seeing hell in others lies in being calm, rational, moderate, and authentic in our own person and treating others with consideration and respect. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23 April 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Hell is other people!’ – Jean-Paul Sartre, the renowned French existentialist philosopher, novelist, and playwright, famously proclaimed this statement. ‘The Reality of Others’ delves into the profound significance of Sartre’s maxim, exploring its historical context, the circumstances surrounding its utterance, and its profound implications for our contemporary lives. In this comprehensive exploration, author Gary Cox provides a thorough examination of the thoughts and perspectives of Sartre and other philosophers and psychologists on the human condition, the nature of the self, and the intricate dynamics of interpersonal relationships. Through a meticulous analysis, Cox sheds light on the various interpretations of Sartre’s maxim and its relevance to our understanding of human behavior and social interactions. The book offers invaluable philosophical guidance on how to cultivate more harmonious, constructive, and productive human connections, both in our intimate relationships and in our interactions with strangers we encounter daily. Ultimately, the key to avoiding perceiving hell in others lies in maintaining a calm, rational, moderate, and authentic demeanor in our own lives, while consistently treating others with consideration and respect, especially when they challenge us the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 548g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 159 x 236 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781538193488\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary Cox","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45937864999162,"sku":"9781538193488","price":77.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1715370685722_book.jpg?v=1715593431","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-reality-of-others-is-hell-other-people-9781538193488","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}