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Michelman, Stephen, 1962–

Historical dictionary of existentialism / Stephen Michelman.

p. cm. — (Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements ; no. 82)

Includes bibliographical references.

1. Existentialism–Dictionaries. 2. Existentialism–History. I. Title.

B819.M53 2008

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ISBN 978-0-8108-7589-0 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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