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Existentialism Is a Humanism

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    1. Existence, Essence & Choice
    A lesson with Gregory Sadler
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    Does man have an essence prior to existence? According to Jean-Paul Sartre, no. Learn the Christian, philosophical atheist, and existential theories on man.

    Existence, Essence & Choice
    with Gregory Sadler

    Does man have an essence prior to existence? According to Jean-Paul Sartre, no. Learn the Christian, philosophical atheist, and existential theories on man.

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    2. Anguish, Abandonment & Despair
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    Jean-Paul Sartre said, "Man is condemned to be free." Learn which ideas of Heidegger that Sartre used in his existentialism: anguish, abandonment, and despair.

    Anguish, Abandonment & Despair
    with Gregory Sadler

    Jean-Paul Sartre said, "Man is condemned to be free." Learn which ideas of Heidegger that Sartre used in his existentialism: anguish, abandonment, and despair.

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    3. Conditions of Choice
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    In Existentialism is a Humanism, Jean-Paul Sartre says man is nothing but what he makes himself. Hear the existentialist views on choice and ethical dilemmas.

    Conditions of Choice
    with Gregory Sadler

    In Existentialism is a Humanism, Jean-Paul Sartre says man is nothing but what he makes himself. Hear the existentialist views on choice and ethical dilemmas.

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    Michael L
    How does Sartre know that he exists? It just seems like to me that he is replacing the concept of the essence of God simply, and eternally existing with the existence of man as a given that is taken for granted. I understand the concept, or at least I think I do of our choices following from our existence, but how do we know what choices to make? Did he think that our choices are somehow predetermined, or did he think the people have free will to do as they wish?
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    Gregory Sadler
    Sartre definitely thought our choices are free to make
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    Patra J
    The chalkboard says the opposite of the answer for the 2nd question
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    Gregory Sadler
    No - you're mixing up what's on the left side (which has to do with Sartre's existentialist perspective) with what's on the right side.
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    Glenn G
    Easy to understand, clear and concise basic description of Sarte's view of Existentialism
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    Gregory Sadler
    Glad you found the lesson (and perhaps the course) on Sartre useful!
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    Clare Mann
    Very nicely presented - complex principles made accessible to the non-philosopher as well as the existentially trained. Thank you
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    Gregory Sadler
    You're very welcome! Glad you found the lesson clear and useful! I'll have some more Sartre materials coming out later this summer
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