A French philosopher, political activist, novelist, and playwright, among his varied portfolio. His
philosophy primarily concerned existentialism, in which he was highly influenced by Heideggar, Husserl, and the founders of the subject, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. His ideas on existentialism have come to define the subject. Among his numerous highly-acclaimed works, his most
popular include "No Exit," "The
Wall," "Being and Nothingness," and "Nausea."