{"title":"Ronald Aronson","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonald Aronson delves into the intricate lives of some of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, offering readers thoughtful explorations of their philosophies and personal journeys. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eCamus and Sartre\u003c\/em\u003e, blend keen biographical insight with a deep understanding of intellectual history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging narratives, Aronson uncovers the complexities and contradictions that shaped his subjects' ideas and legacies. His books are ideal for readers interested in biography and memoirs that illuminate the human side of iconic figures in literature and philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"camus-and-sartre-by-ronald-aronson-9780226000244","title":"Camus and Sartre","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil now it has been impossible to read the full story of the relationship between Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre. Their dramatic rupture at the height of the Cold War, like that conflict itself, demanded those caught in its wake to take sides rather than to appreciate its tragic complexity. Now, using newly available sources, Ronald Aronson offers the first book-length account of the twentieth century's most famous friendship and its end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre first met in 1943, during the German occupation of France. The two became fast friends. Intellectual as well as political allies, they grew famous overnight after Paris was liberated. As playwrights, novelists, philosophers, journalists, and editors, the two seemed to be everywhere and in command of every medium in post-war France. East-West tensions would put a strain on their friendship, however, as they evolved in opposing directions and began to disagree over philosophy, the responsibilities of intellectuals, and what sorts of political changes were necessary or possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Camus, then Sartre adopted the mantle of public spokesperson for his side, a historic showdown seemed inevitable. Sartre embraced violence as a path to change and Camus sharply opposed it, leading to a bitter and very public falling out in 1952. They never spoke again, although they continued to disagree, in code, until Camus's death in 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a remarkably nuanced and balanced account, Aronson chronicles this riveting story while demonstrating how Camus and Sartre developed first in connection with and then against each other, each keeping the other in his sights long after their break. Combining biography and intellectual history, philosophical and political passion, \u003cem\u003eCamus and Sartre\u003c\/em\u003e will fascinate anyone interested in these great writers or the world-historical issues that tore them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519508549868,"sku":"9780226000244","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226000244-camus-and-sartre-1.jpg?v=1790160143"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ronald-aronson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}