"L'être et le néant"

"L'être et le néant" ("Being and Nothingness") is a philosophical work by Jean-Paul Sartre that explores human existence and consciousness. Sartre examines how individuals create their essence through choices, emphasizing that existence precedes essence—meaning we first exist and then define ourselves. The book discusses concepts like freedom, responsibility, and the feeling of "nothingness" that allows us to imagine alternatives and confront our mortality. Sartre's existentialism highlights that humans are burdened with the freedom to choose, which can lead to feelings of anxiety, but also the opportunity to shape our destiny authentically.