Study Questions

  1. What two kinds of existentialism does Sartre distinguish? What does he claim that they have in common? Explain this view.
  2. Sartre writes, “In choosing myself, I choose man.” What does he mean by this, and how does he argue for it? Do you agree that we have the kind of responsibility that Sartre claims we do?
  3. Why are some people horrified by existentialism, according to Sartre? What is your reaction to existentialism? Do you find the view plausible?
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