The responsibility of freedom: The philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre
Born in Paris in 1905, Jean-Paul Sartre lived through some of the most transformative moments in recent history and used
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Sartre, Jean Paul
Jean-Paul Sartre, a prominent existentialist, explored the complexities of human existence, emphasizing individual freedom, authenticity, and responsibility. His philosophical ideas have had a significant impact on diverse fields, including ethics, politics, and psychology.
Sartre on authenticity and bad faith
“A grocer who dreams is offensive to the buyer, because such a grocer is not wholly a grocer. Society demands
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Existentialism, radical freedom, and anguish
In Existentialism is a Humanism (1946), Sartre formulates his philosophy that “existence precedes essence.” In other words, since human beings
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Sartre – freedom, existence, and the Nobel Prize
When Jean-Paul Sartre was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in October 1964, he turned it down saying that he
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