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The Existentialism of Sartre, 2003.
This paper is an extensive examination of Jean-Paul Sartre's concept of existentialism and his influence on twentieth century thought and arts.
4,165 words (approx. 16.7 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 111.95
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This paper explains that, although the seeds of existentialism may have been sown by Soren Kierkegaard and Friedrich Nietzsche in the nineteenth century, it was not until almost 200 years later that Jean-Paul Sartre, a French philosopher, brought his concept of existential philosophy to its pinnacle through his novels, short stories, plays, essays and theoretical works. The author points out that existentialism began as a revolt against traditional Western philosophy, specifically attacking the metaphysical philosophy of existence by traditional schools of thought. The paper relates that the fact that Sartre was an atheist, as were a majority of the great existential thinkers, such as Nietzsche, adds to the significance of his 'existence precedes essence' view. The author analyzes the reasons behind the popularity of Sartre and his works.
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"Although Sartrean existentialism has lost much of its former glory since his death in 1980, his legacy still lives on, and this is not just through his own writings. Sartre was able to bring existentialism to a global scale, but more importantly, have a profound influence not only on philosophy, but in the arts, theater, and literature of the twentieth century as well. Examples of existential themes can be found in modern art, which attempts to show the reality of our existence instead of portraying reality as something it is not, or what world-renowned theologian Professor Paul Tillich calls "dishonest beautification"."
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Existential Humanism in Sartre and Camus, 2006.
This paper discusses 'Being and Nothingness' by Sartre and 'The Myth of Sisyphus' by Camus, with regards to the subject of existential humanism.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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In this essay, the writer compares and contrasts the philosophy of existential humanism as found in Sartre's 'Being and Nothingness' and Camus' 'The Myth of Sisyphus'. The writer discusses that the overarching themes of the two thinkers' takes on the same philosophy are described, with points of departure within each thinker's views described as appropriate. The basic claims that life is meaningless but still worth living are explored.
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Jean-Paul Sartre and Existentialism, 2004.
A consideration of Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist account of human reality as existence preceding essence.
1,908 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper explains Sartre's beliefs on non-human reality and examines the existentialist moods (psychological states where our freedom and subjectivity are made evident to us). It also argues against the four basic criticisms of existentialism, questions existentialism and God and lastly explains the author's reasoning for choosing existentialism as the best explanation for human reality and behavior.
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"If we consider the criticisms of the theory, and Sartre's rebuttal, again I find that it strengthens the existentialist view. The four basic criticisms are the focus on negativity, promoting quietism, being too individualistic, and too permissive. While the arguments might seem reasonable their source seems to be fear, and not necessarily rational arguments. Sartre's responses to these criticisms are so practical they strengthen the existentialist theory and, thus make it easier for me to agree. While it is true that existentialism focuses on the negative side of humanity, it is necessary to show because this side does exist. "
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Existentialism: A Comparison Between Camus And Sartre, 2002.
Uses "The Stranger" by Camus and "No Exit" by Sartre to compare and contrast their different approaches to existentialism.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 80.95
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Often existentialism is equaled with Jean Paul Sartre because he popularized it both as a philosophical question and a literary style. The list of those who joined the existentialist movement is long. This essay compares and contrasts Camus with Sartre drawing on their two works namely, "The Stranger" and "No Exit" respectively.
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Existentialism & Human Emotions by Jean-Paul Sartre & Ethics of Ambiguity by Simone De Beauvoir, 1996.
Compares French philosophers' ideas on being, ethics, subjectivity, humanism, freedom, responsibility, metaphysics, Marxism.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 2 sources, $ 135.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine Sartre's Existentialism and Human Emotions and de Beauvoir's The Ethics of Ambiguity. The plan of the research will be to set forth the general pattern of ideas in each work, and then to compare and contrast the means by which the ideas emerge.
The pattern of ideas in Existentialism and Human Emotions is an elaboration of existentialist thought, as both protest against previous modes of philosophical discussion and meditation on the human condition in the modern period. Sartre's enterprise is to describe in objective terms the philosophical platform of intensely subjective human ontology, or conception of the nature of human being-ness or reality, that existentialism proposes. He then develops an existential interpretation of such being-ness around the familiar subjects of human concern: freedom and responsibility, the ..."
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Existentialism, 2003.
A comparative analysis of the views of Friedrich Nietzsche and Jean Paul Sartre on existentialism.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper compares and contrasts views of Nietzsche and Sartre. It looks at the philosophical beliefs of existentialism and both philosophers as atheistic existentialists. It also discusses concepts of existence, freedom, human responsibility, will to power, nihilism and death.
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"The philosophical movement known as Existentialism became popular after World War II but the existential system of thought can be traced back to earlier thinkers such as Soren Kierkegaard and Friedrich Nietzsche. Existentialism is not a school of philosophy ..."
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Jean-Paul Sartre and Ethics, 2006.
Discusses the existentialism philosophy of Jean Paul Sartre as it relates to ethics.
3,106 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This essay begins with the central thesis of Jean Paul Sartre's version of existentialism which is "that in man, and in man alone, existence preceded essence." The paper extends this theory through a discussion of Sartre's literary and philosophical writings, to show that Sartre believed that each individual creates his/her own being and his/her own ethics. Existence, or being, springs from authenticity and subjectively responsible action. The paper concludes that, for Sartre, there can be no wrong or evil action if it comes from an essential, authentic being.
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"After the 1956 Soviet invasion of Hungary, Sartre could no longer support the Communist Party, though he still sympathized with the people's movement. True to his philosophy of action, he stated his disillusionment with the Party in May of 1968 in an essay "The Communists are Afraid of Revolution." He was now supporting an even more radical left French group called "les Maos." He was attracted to their ethical and political views, but never became a member."
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Sartre vs. Plato and Kant, 2002.
This paper discusses what Sartre might say to Plato and Kant and then what would Plato and Kant respond to Sartre, explaining how their philosophies are both different and similar.
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper presents an imaginary dialogue among the philosophers Sartre, Kant and Plato. Neither Kant nor Plato would agree with Sartre. On the other hand, Sartre would not have agreed with them. Three different philosophers with different points of view concerning mankind and what is best for them is clearly presented.
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"This is where Sartre would answered, ?There is no God to have a conception of it. Man simply is. Not that he is simply what he conceives himself to be, but he is what he wills and as he conceives himself after already existing.? Sartre would have discussed the principles behind existentialism. He would have retorted about the subjectivity of mankind. "
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Jean Paul Sartre, 2002.
A biographical account of the philosopher Jean Paul Sartre.
2,703 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper offers a biography of philosopher Jean Paul Sartre, known for his writings on existentialism and free will. The paper includes some comparisons to other philosophers with similar ideas, as well as a number of direct quotes and explanations of his work. The writer also shows how Sartre explored the concepts of freedom, the individual, genetics, and many others.
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"Sartre, or some other theorist who know more about genetics might respond by arguing that genetics, while it might require a slightly larger limitation on the scope of our freedom than previously realized, wouldn?t require us to reject the possibility of freedom. Indeed, we are aware that other factors come to play an intense role in the development of an organism. Indeed, the genetic component is what is responsible for the genotype, but we must also consider what is known as the phenotype."
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Jean-Paul Sartre, 2003.
An analysis of the life and ideals of Jean-Paul Sartre.
1,543 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper describes the life of Jean-Paul Sartre, French author, literary critic, activist, and most famously, philosopher. It looks at how Sartre was a key figure in the development of existentialism, the idea that destiny depends solely on the individual. It takes examples from his life and analyzes them in terms of how they influenced his theories. Just as the work of the philosopher and his existence are intertwined, the chronological details of Sartre's life are interwoven with explanations of his key ideas.
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"Sartre?s most famous book, Being and Nothingness, has infinite ambition: it aims to declare the meaning of being itself. When someone is born, he declares, they are nothing. It is only through choices and experience that they become a self. ?Man invents his road and realizes himself... it is he who must make himself (Lafarge 134). But sometimes people attempt to deny the need to choose. He gives the example of a woman who must decide whether or not to respond to her date?s affections. If he reaches for her hand, she can decide to either pull away or let her hand stay. This choice is one that will be made in passion, for it deals with emotions: love, disgust, contempt, attraction, longing, fear. From this example he introduces the idea of ?acting in bad faith.? When he takes her hand, she tries to avoid the painful necessity of a decision to accept or reject him, by pretending not to notice, leaving her hand in his as if she were not aware of it."
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Jean Paul Sartre?s ?No Exit? (?Hois Clos?), 2004.
This paper discusses Jean Paul Sartre and his contemporary masterpiece, ?No Exit? (Hois Clos), first produced on stage in 1944.
2,815 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper relates that the existentialist plays of Sartre and his contemporary, Albert Camus, had a big impact on European and American theater as vehicles for the presentation and expression of existential ideas and beliefs. The author points out that Sartre?s ?No Exit?, as existentialist theater, was a new perspective for audiences because, previously, theater had grown out of a surrealist tradition, led by writers like Jean Cocteau. The paper relates that there are many adaptations of ?No Exit?, but they all use Sartre?s attitudes in their presentation of the play?s relationships, language, indifference, desire, sadism, masochism, love, and hate.
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"The host of sufferings that evolved from World War II also led to the formation of a new ideology that affected the theater of entertainment at that time (Lein). A growing dissatisfaction over superficial entertainment could not be denied or stifled any more, along with the increasing rejection of the criteria of pure art in any field of the time. It was simply that the shattering effects of war bore on French complacency, hence a change of popular taste into or preference for serious entertainment, which satisfied audiences as artistic, useful and meaningful (Lein). Sarter?s and Camus? existentialist theater was that literary theater that was grounded both on ideology and philosophy and, at the same time, responsive to the honest yearnings of a new public."
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Sartre and Marx, 2004.
This paper discusses Jean-Paul Sartre's influence on Marxist criticism.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The writer of this article looks at how Jean-Paul Sartre's work influences Marxist criticism. The writer examines the literary context and looks at Sartre's position in the Marxist tradition of criticism. The writer discusses existentialism. In this paper, concepts of revolutionary thinking are also examined.
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"This research examines the influence of Jean-Paul Sartre on Marxist criticism. The research sets forth the literary context in which Marxist and Sartrean commentary intersect and then discusses ways in which Sartre's approach to literary texts including the drama has affected the Marxist approach to the pattern of ideas in literary works and the means by which such ideas are developed. In order to locate Sartre's position in the Marxian tradition of criticism, it is necessary to identify Sartre's position in the tradition of critical and philosophical discourse ... "
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Existentialism, 2007.
An overview of the history and philosophy of existentialism.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses how existentialism is a belief which distinguishes between essence (what can be observed and known) and existence (placing the individual in a dangerous and changing world). It looks at how it comes from the Danish religious writer Soren Kierkegaard and is often associated with Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus.
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"The philosophy of existentialism found a powerful background during the two world wars. The catastrophic collapse of Europe, the horrible experience of the Nazi dictatorship and occupation of France has left people thinking that their principles and values are meaningless. The world in which they had to leave no longer seemed susceptible to a normal and rational examination and instead, only the arbitrary beliefs seemed to provide them the key in the face of an unintelligible universe.
Existentialism focuses on the existence of humans, it was a protest again the traditional notions of man having as thesis the idea that existence proceeds essence. "
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Existentialism, 2004.
An examination of some of the main themes of existentialism.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper examines and analyzes some of the main themes of existentialism as exhibited in the works of Jean Paul Sartre (The Wall), Ernest Hemingway (A Clean Well-Lighted Place), Ivan Tolstoy (The Death of Ivan Ilych), and Arthur Miller (Death of a Salesman). The paper examines themes of freedom and responsibility, anguish and fear.
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"In "The Fabric of Existentialism", Richard Gill identifies the following themes as being common to the philosophical worldview known as existentialism: Freedom and responsibility with limited control over unforeseen circumstances, How we create ourselves by our choices, The anguish and fear that is part of the radical responsibility we have for our choices, The inevitability of death and finite time of life, Loneliness of being ultimately alone with our choices, The burden of our situation in a historical context that we did not..."
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A Heideggerian Assessment of Sartre?s Etre-en-soi, 2005.
A discussion of how Sartre portrays the nature of consciousness and material reality.
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This paper examines Sartre's "Being and Nothingness" and how he portrays the nature of consciousness and material reality. The paper looks at this nature by way of Sartre?s early works that have a bearing on these issues, including "Being and Nothingness", "The Psychology of Imagination", and "Nausea". The paper points out that Sartre relied very heavily on the categories of Heidegger?s "Being and Time" and thus considers how Heidegger would assess the Sartrean 'en-soi'.
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"There is the common-place acknowledgement that Jean-Paul Sartre?s Being and Nothingness is an interpretation of Martin Heidegger?s discussions of anxiety, guilt, death, and temporality in Being and Time. Indeed, Sartre?s debt to Heidegger is substantial. For example, Heidegger?s Dasein, inauthenticity, and facticity (or thrownness) become Sartre?s pour-soi, bad faith, and contingency, respectively."
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