Of course if you can summarize 800 pages by a brilliant philosopher
without reading it, one can only note that in speechless awe.



Date sent:              Sat, 30 Nov 2002 13:37:31 EST
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From:                   Kate Troy <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:                Satre's Woman
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In a message dated 11/30/02 4:41:01 AM !!!First Boot!!!,
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> .  De Beauvoir's 800 pages of
> existential philosophy pretty much have to be read to be evaluated in
> any way.

800 pages of existential philosophy written by Satre's girlfriend.  As
tempting as that sounds, I don't believe I have the time.  Besides, I know
pretty much what she says.  Human beings are free; our choices are own;
good acts makes us freer; bad ones don't.  Women are oppressed and
need to
learn to think for themselves and be free. The elderly are treated
terrible.  There is no god.  There is no heaven, so I won't see you again,
my dear Jean-Paul, but it was great the time we had together even if I did
sleep with every man who came into our house.  Adieu, cher Jean-Paul.