Philosophy and Autobiography

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Exploring the intersection of philosophy and autobiography, this book develops a philosophy of autobiography through the lens of five notable works. Christopher Hamilton argues that philosophical texts can be autobiographical, analyzing the autobiographies of Walter Benjamin, Peter Weiss, Jean-Paul Sartre, George Orwell, Edmund Gosse, and Albert Camus. He examines how these texts challenge traditional views of philosophy while addressing themes like self, death, and ethical consciousness. The final chapter focuses on the significance of childhood in these autobiographies, enhancing our understanding of self-knowledge and knowledge of others.