Sartre, Jean-Paul. — Réflexions sur la question juive.

Parijs: Paul Morihien, 1947. Reprint 1946-edition. Orig. printed wrappers. 198 pp. 19 cm. French text. Unopened copy. Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : very good. - First edition. In this work, Jean-Paul Sartre explores the issue of Jewish identity and anti-Semitism in post-war Europe. He critiques the traditional view of Jews as a distinct racial or ethnic group, arguing instead that Jewish identity is shaped by society's external perceptions. Drawing on his existentialist philosophy, Sartre contends that anti-Semitism is a social construct, imposed by the prejudices of others. The essay, groundbreaking for its intellectual approach, challenges the French intellectual elite's complicity in perpetuating anti-Semitism. Though praised for its rigor, Sartre's work was controversial, as it questioned deeply ingrained ideas about Jewish identity and the broader social dynamics of anti-Semitism, provoking resistance from both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences.