Originally published in French in 1947, The Ethics of Ambiguity is the second non-fiction publication by Simone de Beauvoir. In her book, she claims that humans are naturally born "free" because of their since of self-awareness, among other things. This freedom can be expressed in multiple ways, including relationships and actions. Beauvoir mentions the importance of recognizing this fact and incorporating it into your daily life.
Simone de Beauvoir was born in Paris in 1908, and was a French philosopher, writer, and feminist. Most of her works were persuasive and non-fiction, and related to issues of her time including women's rights. She is often thought of as the basis for contemporary feminist ideologies. Some of her more famous works include The Second Sex and The Mandarins.
