German psychiatrist and philosopher (1883–1969) who attempted to develop an innovative philosophical system. Collection of six TLSs in German, totaling seven pages, 8.25 x 11.75, dated between 1964 and 1968. Jaspers writes to an international literary agency in Germany, regarding planned Serbo-Croatian editions of some of his writings: ‘Introduction to Philosophy,’ ‘Existentialism,’ and ‘Small school of philosophical thought.’ He also discusses potential contractual issues in Germany and Yugoslavia. One letter, in part (translated): “From the Publisher Proveta I expect about the agency a new contract...It is identical to the previously concluded contract, the de Gruyter closed accidentally, because the rights belong to me…the book in the Yugoslav Publisher shall include: 1. my ‘Philosophy of Existence,’ 2. my ‘Small school of philosophical thought.’ The title, ‘Introduction to philosophy’ carries but in German language (and in the translations in other languages) is already one of my books. It is therefore not advisable to choose as a generic title that title already awarded. One could suggest something like, ‘Introduction to the principles of existentialism.’” Another, in part (translated): “I am in full agreement with your suggestions. However, even now it remains to be seen whether, given the political events, the contract shall remain.” Also includes a third typed letter with a stamped signature. In overall fine condition. First published in 1938, Philosophy of Existence is both a discussion on the history of philosophy and an exposition of Jaspers’s own philosophical system; today, the work is considered a classic in the tradition of continental philosophy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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