PHILOS 1C03 Lecture : Philosophy in Lit.-Jan.12 Jean Paul Sartre
8 Mar 2012
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1905 1980, lived in paris, france. Existentialism stress on individual existence, subjectivity, freedom, choice, Existence precedes essence : one is not born with predetermined path, you exist first and choose your own path, humans, unlike animals, do not have a fixed nature, simone de beauvoir: one is not born but becomes a woman . Conclusively, human beings must choose for themselves: real world. End/purposes/goals disappear; action is detached from its purpose . Actions are not visible beyond one"s attention, unless it proves to be a challenge. World of everyday activity is utilitarian modern poetry lets us see/experience. By failing at communication, it invites reflection on words that do not communicate. Affords time for reflection, in which we may find failure and learn from it.
