Jean-Paul Sartre

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Jean-Paul Sartre Existentialism
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Quel Est Existentialisme?

• In Sartres words, existence precedes essence
• Absolute freedom We are condemned to be free
• Life is essentially meaningless

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Does this mean theres no point to my existence?
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So if everythings left up to me, it doesnt
really matter what I do, does it?
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You are still responsible for your own actions!
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Lets Talk About Nothingness!

• Being and Nothingness (Freedom and
  Responsibility)
• War There are no innocent victims
• Why was I born?

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Who would Sartre blame for the Creatures
condition in Frankenstein? Why? Is this a valid
argument?
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On a similar note, would an existentialist agree
with Rousseaus justification for his behavior?
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Is Sartre right?

• Are we entirely responsible for ourselves?
• What about nature vs. nurture?
• Is there any inherent meaning in life?

• Does our freedom to choose really induce us to
  take responsibility for ourselves?
• If I know Im going to die in the end, why should
  I bother to worry about the effects of my actions?

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