Existentialismen är En Humanism by Jean Paul Sartre
The essay argues that human beings have no predetermined essence and therefore must create themselves through choices—‘existence precedes essence’—making individuals radically free and wholly responsible for their actions, which produces both anguish and moral seriousness. It defends this stance against charges of despair, amorality, or subjectivism by insisting that each choice implicitly endorses a model of humanity and thus carries universal moral weight and concern for others. Emphasizing authenticity and committed action, the text urges that freedom entails responsibility for both personal projects and their wider social consequences, calling for solidarity and ethical engagement rather than resignation.
- Published
- 1946
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 60-80
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Existentialism Is a Humanism
- L'existentialisme est un humanisme
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