Philosophy · 19 min
Existentialism Is a Humanism
By Jean-Paul Sartre
This episode unpacks Jean-Paul Sartre's radical assertion that we are fundamentally free to define ourselves, urging us to embrace the profound responsibility of creating our own meaning.
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Philosophy
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19 min
What it is about
Existentialism, Freedom, Authenticity, Meaning
Who it is for
If you've ever felt the pressure to find your "true self" or a pre-set purpose, this clarifies why meaning is made, not found, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Jean-Paul Sartre, a pivotal figure in 20th-century philosophy, articulated the clear implications of human freedom, forcing us to confront the responsibility of creating our own values and meaning in an indifferent universe.
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