Gabriel Marcel
French Catholic existentialist philosopher and playwright whose Being and Having introduced the distinction between having (possession) and being (participation). He explored themes of fidelity, hope, and presence as alternatives to Sartrean despair. He was also a significant playwright.
Works
- Being and HavingPhenomenological inquiry into being as possession and having relationships
- Mystery of BeingExistential philosophy of encounter, presence, and I-Thou relationships
- Homo ViatorEssays on human dignity and hope in the face of death
- The Broken WorldPlay exploring consciousness and self-deception in broken relationships
- Creative FidelityPhilosophy of love grounded in fidelity and authentic commitment