Jean-Paul Sartre (Existentialism)

Jean-Paul Sartre was a French philosopher known for developing existentialism, a philosophy emphasizing individual freedom, responsibility, and authentic choice. He believed that humans are "condemned to be free," meaning we must create our own meaning in a universe without inherent purpose. Our choices define us, and with that freedom comes the burden of responsibility for those choices. Sartre encouraged living genuinely and taking ownership of one’s actions, recognizing that our existence precedes and shapes any predefined essence or identity. Ultimately, his philosophy calls for embracing freedom and crafting a purposeful life through conscious, deliberate decisions.