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Existentialism Existence Precedes Essence Sartre

Definition

Philosophy focusing on human existence freedom and responsibility.

Existence Precedes Essence

Humans are not born with a fixed nature. They create their essence through actions and choices.

Freedom and Responsibility

Condemned to be free. Every choice is a responsibility. Escape is bad faith.

Exercises

1) Explain existence precedes essence. 2) Meaning of condemned to be free? 3) Is man fully responsible?

See Freedom Sartre and Existentialism.