In "The Sickness Unto Death" by Kierkegaard, influencing philosophers such as Sartre and Camus, the concept of "despair" is explored as a symptom of the human condition and describes the struggle of man to fill the spiritual void. Historically, certain books have changed the world, transforming the way we see ourselves and each other. These works have inspired debates, disagreements, wars, and revolutions. They have enlightened, provoked, angered, and comforted. They have enriched lives—and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings us the works of great thinkers, pioneers, and revolutionaries, whose ideas shook culture and helped make us who we are.

Pages: 176, Dimensions: 11x11cm