existentialism and humanism
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Existentialism and Humanism
“ Existence precedes essence ”
Main concept of existentialismThe existence of a person
is prior to his or her essence.
As a traditional philosophy,essence precedes
existence.It wouldn’t exist without
knowing what it’s for.-------------------------------------------------------------
As a Sartes’ philosophy,existence precedes
essence
We exist first, then we define ourselves later.
encounters himself,“ Man first of all exists,
surges up in the world- and defines himself
afterward ”And only the individual can define his or her essence.
Anguish is the awareness of our own freedom.
Anguish
the individual's action will affect and shape mankind"In fashioning
myself, I fashion Man”
Sartre talks about the dilemma of the young man choosing between staying home with his mom and joining the French resistance to explain abandonment.
Abandonment
What is despair? Despair = the awareness that we cannot control the actions of other.
Despair
Sartre’s response : Quietism is itself a form of ignoring despair. It says “Let other do what I cannot .
Despair
This is an objections raised against Existentialism.Because Existentialism denies a priori values and says that every choice is equally.
Isolation
Thank you for your attention.
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