The ETHICS OF AMBIGUITY By SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR translated from the French by BERNARD FRECHTMAN Citadel Press“Life in self is neither good nor evil. tis the place of good and evil, ‘according to what you make it.” MONTAIGNE CITADEL PRESS books are published by ‘Kensington Publishing Corp. 850 Third Avenue "New York, NY 10022 1 Copyright © 1948, 1976 Philosophical Library mm All rights reserved. No part ofthis book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the publisher, excepting brief quotes used in reviews. [All Kensington titles, imprints, and distributed lines are available at special {quantity discounts for bulk purchases for sales promotions, premiums, fund raising, educational, or institutional use. Special book excerpts or ‘customized printings can also be created to fit specific needs. For details, ‘write or phone the office of the Kensington special sales manager: Kensington Publishing Corp., 850 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022, atin; Special Sales Department, phone 1-800-221-2647. Kensington and the K logo Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Office Citadel Press isa trademark of Kensington Publishing Corp. First printing 1948 30 29 28 Printed in the United States of America ISBN 0-8065-0160-X Ambiguity and Freedom Personal Freedom and Others The Positive Aspect of Ambiguity 1, The Aesthetic Attitude 2. Freedom and Liberation 3. The Antinomies of Action 4. The Present and the Future 5. Ambiguity Conclusion Index Contents 35 4 B 96 115 129 156 160photo by Jerry Baer Simone DE BEAUVOIR