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Name: Existentialism and human emotions
Author: Jean-Paul Sartre

📘 Existentialism and human emotions by Jean-Paul Sartre

In *Existentialism and Human Emotions*, Jean‑Paul Sartre presents a philosophical defense of existentialism, countering claims that the doctrine leads to nihilistic gloom. He maintains that because human existence precedes essence, people possess the freedom to shape their own meaning in an indifferent world. Sartre further explores how this absence of pre‑ordained purpose can inspire individuals to discover and define their significance, offering an optimistic perspective on the human capacity for self‑determination.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Philosophy/Ethics

Authors: Jean-Paul Sartre

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