Sartre believed that "existence precedes essence." This means that people are born without a set purpose or reason for being.
This idea changes the way we think about life in a few important ways:
Freedom and Responsibility: When we have freedom, we also have a lot of responsibility. This can make us feel anxious or overwhelmed.
Search for Meaning: If there’s no built-in meaning to life, we have to find our own values and purpose. This can sometimes lead to a "crisis," where we feel lost or confused about what it all means.
Bad Faith: Some people choose to lie to themselves (this is called "bad faith") to avoid the discomfort that comes with having so much freedom.
Even though these challenges can be tough, we can get through them by exploring who we really are and making our own choices. In doing so, we can create our own sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Sartre believed that "existence precedes essence." This means that people are born without a set purpose or reason for being.
This idea changes the way we think about life in a few important ways:
Freedom and Responsibility: When we have freedom, we also have a lot of responsibility. This can make us feel anxious or overwhelmed.
Search for Meaning: If there’s no built-in meaning to life, we have to find our own values and purpose. This can sometimes lead to a "crisis," where we feel lost or confused about what it all means.
Bad Faith: Some people choose to lie to themselves (this is called "bad faith") to avoid the discomfort that comes with having so much freedom.
Even though these challenges can be tough, we can get through them by exploring who we really are and making our own choices. In doing so, we can create our own sense of purpose and meaning in life.