Jean-Paul Sartre (1905–1980) was a French existentialist philosopher, playwright, and novelist, widely influential for his Exploration of Freedom, Consciousness, and existential angst. His seminal works, such as "Being and Nothingness" and "No Exit," deeply impacted 20th-century existential Thought. Sartre's concept of "bad faith" and his advocacy for radical freedom and Responsibility remain critical in philosophical discussions. His writings, spanning Literature and Philosophy, continue to challenge and inspire debates on human Existence and Autonomy.
Anecdotes
- Once owned a café in Paris that became a hub for intellectuals, Shaping existentialist thought.
- Once declined the Nobel Prize in Literature, stating that a writer should not allow himself to be turned into an institution.
- Survived a plane crash during World War II and later used the incident to explore existential themes in his Work.
Magnitudes
- Challenge norms; embrace radical intellectual freedom.
- Challenge every Assumption; freedom begins there.
- Constantly question assumptions and established norms.
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