REFLECTION OF EXISTENTIALISTIC IDEAS IN THE WORKS OF JEAN-PAUL SARTRE
Keywords:
Jean-Paul Sartre, existentialism, existence precedes essence, human freedom, bad faith, authenticity, atheistic existentialismAbstract
This article examines the core existentialistic ideas in the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre, focusing on his principle that existence precedes essence, the nature of human freedom and responsibility, and the concept of bad faith. Using a qualitative analytical approach based on Sartre’s primary works and secondary scholarly interpretations, the study explores how Sartre articulates radical freedom in a godless universe and the ethical implications of this freedom. The findings highlight Sartre’s emphasis on individual self-creation, the anxiety arising from absolute freedom, and the psychological mechanisms of self-deception. The discussion underscores the continuing relevance of Sartre’s existentialism in contemporary philosophical and ethical discourse, advocating for authentic living through acceptance of freedom and responsibility.
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