Authenticity is really important in Sartre's ideas about bad faith. He focuses on the struggle to stop lying to ourselves.

1. What is Bad Faith?

   • Bad faith is when you lie to yourself. It means you ignore your own freedom and the choices you have to make.

2. Authenticity as a Choice:

   • Being authentic means you accept your freedom and the choices you make. It’s about not just going along with what society expects from you.

3. Example:

   • Imagine a clerk who tells himself he’s just a "function" in his job. By believing this, he avoids feeling anxious about taking charge of his own life.

When people choose to be authentic, they face the truth about their lives. This helps them find real freedom and define who they truly are.