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Sartre says "when we say that a man is responsible for himself, we don not only mean that he is responsible for his own individuality," but he also says "when we say that a man is responsible for himself, we do not only mean that he is responsible for his own individuality, but that he is responsible for all men" (paragraph 1). Write an essay explaining how, in the framework of Existentialist beliefs, this paradoxical statement is true.

What are Sartre's definitions for the three terms "anguish," "forlornness," and "despair"? How does he distinguish among them?

What is your reaction to Sartre's perspective on freedom? Do you find his view liberating and inspiring, or do you think it is disheartening and forlorn?

Existentialism in story "The Wall" by Jean Paul Sartre.

What is the meaning of Sartre's statement that "man is condemned to be free"?

What does Sartre's quote "A man is involved in life, leaves his impress on it, and outside of that there is nothing" mean, and how does this idea relate to anguish, forlornness, despair, and quietism?

Sartre says, "when we say that a man is responsible for himself, we do not only mean that he is responsible for his own individuality, Sartre says, "when we say that a man is responsible for himself, we do not only mean that he is responsible for his own individuality, but that he is responsible for all men" (paragraph 1). write an essay explaining how, in the framework of existentialist befiefs, this paradoxical statement is true.

In Existentialism is a Humanism, Sartre argues that humankind's existence precedes its essence. What does this mean, why does Sartre believe it is true, and what effects would it ultimately have upon morality if it were true, especially related to at least three emotions?

"What is Literature?" According to Sartre's point of view, what does he want to explain with this text?

How is sexuality portrayed in Sartre's short stories?

"What is Literature?" by Sartre: How is it different or similar to any other philosopher's point of view of literature?  Quote the various philosophers and examples to draw different and similar lines between them.

As we all know, what characterizes philosophy is its (complicated/ambiguous) language. Thus, simplicity and clarity is highly needed in answering this question please. According to Sartre's existential philosophy, to be free is to be responsible. That is, Absolute Freedom results in Absolute Responsibility. So, man must take full responsibility for the consequences of his own actions made freely. By contrast, not to take full responsibility for the consequences of his own actions, man may be deprived of his absolute freedom and humanity. It makes sense to assume that man alone should shoulder the consequences of his own choice in order to be held responsible. My question is: What if other people shoulder the consequences of a man's choice rather than him: is he still held responsible? Could consequences be the main criterion on which responsibility/irresponsibility is determined?

What are the critical points in Jean-Paul Sartre's What is Literature and Other Essays?

What does Sartre mean by "This war is my war. ... I deserve it ... because I could always get out of it by suicide" in Existentialism and Human Emotions?